Mind Reader

Chapter 14

                               Baseball is known as one of America's favorite past times, it also happens to be one of Isla's favorite sports. She knows she won't be able to play with the Cullens because of their vampire ways but she's really looking forward to this game.
                    Isla looks at the fading bruises on her body as Jasper enters her bedroom. His cold fingers trail up her hair sides, and trace over each bruise as he inspects what he did.
                     "I'm sorry that I harmed you," Jasper claims as Isla slips into some thick leggings. "I didn't realize how tightly I gripped onto you."
                    Isla pulls on her tshirts and she smiles. "I'm not. That was worth it, was it not?"
                     "Oh, it was worth it," Jasper says, "but what if I had lost control?"
                        "You didn't," Isla says. "You didn't and you should eh proud of that." She kisses him before grabbing her parka. "Ronny and Rosa are at Bella's, her dad is watching them while we go play. Are we ready to go?" She asks as she zips up her jacket.
                            Jasper turns and bends, Isla laughs as she climbs onto his back and Jasper flashes out of her house and through the woods, Isla's blonde hair blows behind her as Jasper runs in his inhuman speed.
                  "Emmett," Isla growls as she walks up to him. "It's not fair. Bella gets in your Jeep before I do?"
                   Emmett's eyes widen. "I... I'm..." he shuts up when he sees her smile. "Isla, really? I was scared you hated me." 
                    "Never," Isla winks, wow, baseball during a storm? "Bella's here."
                    Isla jogs over to a rock near the batting rock and she perched on top of it, sitting with her legs crossed under one another. Esme and Emmett go to greet Bella while jasper flashes over to Isla and kisses her tenderly.
                   "Not that I'm complaining, but what was that for?" Isla asks.
"Oh you know," Jasper smirks, "for luck."
While Bella stays by Esme and Isla stays on the rock behind the batter, the game begins. Alice approaches the pitcher's mound and Rosalie takes the bat first. She winks at Isla, who smirks a little bit. Alice throws the ball fasy and Rosalie smashes the bat into the ball, the sound cracks loudly like thunder.
Rosalie shoots toward the base and Edward takes off running, quickly. Isla stands on the rock and she sees the ball flying back. Isla lets out a cheer as Esme catches it before Rosalie reaches the base, getting at out.
"Sorry," Isla laughs as all the vampires look at her as if she's grown three extra heads. "I'm a huge baseball fan."
"Now I see why you love her so much," Emmett muses.
Carlisle is up to bat next, he nods in greeting toward Isla before he faces the pitcher, Alice. Carlisle hits the ballad now he bolts, getting safe and then Jasper's up. He smirks at Isla competitively. She rolls her eyes as Jasper hits the ball, sending it straight into the woods and Alice goes into a vision, and Isla gasps.
"Stop!" Isla speaks out and Edward flashes over to Bella.
"I didn't see them..." Alice mutters as everyone stops. "They're traveling so fast."
"You said they left the county..."
"They did," Alice says, "but then they heard us..." she glances at Edward and Isla, the two telepaths. "They changed their minds."
"You stay near Emmett," Jasper instructs. "Emmett, she does not leave your side, alright?"
Emmett wraps a protective arm around Isla. "You got it, brother."
"Put your hair down," Edward says to Bella, and Rosalie makes a comment about smelling her from across the field - which he ignores as he arranges Bella's hair.
What's going on? Bella looks at Isla.
"Bad guys, Bella," Isla frowns. "That's what's going on. But it's okay. We'll be okay."
A rustle in the trees is heard. They're hear, a french thought thinks in French. Isla's ears perk up as three figures leave the trees. One has dark skin with bright crimson eyes, his dreads are a bit of a mess and he actually looks to be the most... stable? The woman in the middle has wild red hair, pale skin, some freckles, and bright crimson eyes. And the man with his arm around her has caught Isla's attention. He has blonde hair that's tied back and his clothes are dirty and he's pale like the woman, his eyes are a tad darker but they're still crimson.
I'm hungry! Blondie thinks amd Isla smirks at him and he notices. Mmm, a mind reader. Hello, there. Isla sons and she smirks from beside Emmett, who also notices and he shakes his head in amusement. I'm James. Who are you?
. "I believe this belongs to you," the darker one claims as he holds up the baseball, baseball, a beautiful sport.
Carlisle catches the ball as the vampire throws it. "Thank you."
"Could you use three more players?" He asks as Isla goes to sit on her rock behind the batter's mound, Emmett right behind her.
Carlisle looks at Isla and she grins wickedly and he turns back. "Of course."
"I'm Laurent," the French one introduces. "This is Victoria, and James."
"Would you like to bat first?" Carlisle asks. "You can get the bat from my daughter."
"Hello," Laurent greets Isla as he approaches her.
"Hello," Isla greets and she picks up the metal bat. "I'm Isla."
Laurent offers the human a smile. She smells magnificent. Isla grins and thanks him, and he turns to bat first.
Isla? James looks at her. You smell wonderful. Isla ignores James and she watches as Laurent steps up to the plate. Why must you ignore me, human? I mean you no harm.
                          "I'm afraid your hunting activities have caused something of a mess for us," Carlisle claims.
                           "Our apologies," Laurent claims as he swings the bat, readying it. "We didn't realize the territory had been claimed."
                         "Yes," Carlisle replies. "We maintain a permanent residence."
                          "Really?" Laurent asks after sharing a look of surprise with James and Victoria. "Well, we won't be a problem anymore."
                            "The humans were tracking us," Victoria speaks, "but we led them east."
                          Isla sees her diamond at the pitcher's mound and she stands to watch him throw. James locks his eyes on her as Edward stares at him. Jasper pitches the ball and Laurent slams into it. Isla throws her hand up in a cheer as Alice catches the ball. Laurent looks angry as James smiles to himself at the aspect of having some competition.
                          James walks up to the batter's mount and he looks at Isla. Watch and enjoy, lovely He turns back to where Jasper is. Jasper narrows his eyes at him but says nothing because he has no idea what he's thinking, but he feels the infatuation. When Jas throws the ball, James power slams the bar into it and he takes off running to the nearest base, maybe even around the field. Have I caught your interest, yet?
                            "Not in a million years, Buddy," Isla whispers, knowing he and the others heard, Laurent sends her a knowing smile.
                               James suddenly halts to anstop as the wind of the ball blows Bella's hair. Ooh, a snack. Isla slides off the rock and she goes to run over to Bella but Emmett grabs her and picks her up and he easily holds her as she struggles agaisnt him. Jasper sends Emmett a thankful look.
                       "You've brought a snack," James hisses and he Edward springs in front of Bella protectively.
                            Emmett puts Isla down and he rushes to stand in front of the human James is after and Isla. Isla and James lock eyes. She will be mine, Princess.
                         Isla grimaces. "Don't call me princess."
                         "The girl is with us," Carlisle claims.
                            Laurent glances around at the protective Cullens and a hungry James. "We won't harm them." He glances at Isla, who isn't at all shaken up.  
                             Emmett, whom is hungry for a good fight, cracks his knuckles. "Just try it."
                               "I think it's best you leave," Carlisle says calmly, yet sternly.
                                 Oh lord, why has James caused a ruckus? "Yes," Laurent replies, "I can see that the game is over. We'll go now. James?"
                          James locks eyes with Isla again as he stands. Laurent sees this and he places a hand on James' back. James fomaltl tirjs amd he leaves. Esme and Isla immediately begin gathering up the bats as Carlisle tells Edward to get his human out of there. He knows better than to tell Isla to leave. She's been a huge help to this coven with her mind. She could see if they come back.
                             Jasper looks at Emmett. "Keep an eye on Isla,"  he instructs before going with Rosalie and Carlisle after Laurent, Victoria, and James.
                        Emmett runs Isla home and they see Laurent on her porch. Emmett stays at the side walk as Isla walks up to the vampire cautiously. Laurent watches her and he sees how pretty she is up close.
                     "I mean you no harm, Isla," Laurent claims as he raises his hands in surrender as Emmett saunters over. "I've come with a warning... about James."
                        Isla looks at Emmett for answers, and he says they should go to the house. Laurent quickly agrees, he wishes to warn the entire coven. Emmett makes Isla get on his back before leading Laurent to the house. They meet Carlisle upstairs first while Isla helps Esme put the baseball equipment up in the garage. 
                      Isla and Laurent walk downstairs as Bella and Edward return with Alice from getting her things from Charlie's. They all freeze when they see Laurent, and they get defensive and Carlisle comes downstairs.
                       "He went to Isla's first with a warning about James," Carlisle informs them, "she and Emmett brought him here to talk with us."
                         "I've grown tired of his games," Laurent claims as the others calm down. "But he's got unparalleled senses. Absolutely lethal. I've never seen anything like him in three hundred years... and the woman, Victoria, will back him. Don't underestimate her." He turns to Edward before he offers an apologetic smile. "I'm truly sorry for what's been unleashed here." He then looks at Isla. Be careful. James likes you, there's no telling what he will do if he gets ahold of you, Isla. Just... be safe, and I truly am sure.
                     Isla smiles at Laurent. "It's okay, Laurent. We will handle James."
                      Laurent nods and just like that, he vanishes into the trees.