Forming A Plan
Macy sighed in mild exasperation as she waited outside the station for Bella to arrive so she, Charlie and Bella could go for the family dinner that he had requested for them tonight. Bella had, as usual, caught ride with Edward, making Macy question why she even had the truck anymore since she hardly used it now. The fact that the speed demon that was her vampire boy-toy was taking forever to get here spoke volumes and Macy wondered what Alice had seen at lunch that was causing such a delay. Finally, Macy spotted Edward' stupid Volvo pulling into the parking lot ten minutes late. It seemed Edward had perfect timing though, as just as they got out of the car, Charlie came out, following a clearly distraught couple. Catching sight of the unwanted addition, Charlie turned to Macy, seeming to check to make sure she hadn't brought Paul with her before nodding in apparent approval that she had showed without boyfriend.
"It is still just the three of us, right?"He asked, shooting a small glare at Edward who smiled somewhat condescendingly.
" I'm just dropping her off."Edward said, apparently trying to placate him before turning to head back to his car. After a few steps though, he paused and turned back to look at Bella.
"Oh... Bella. My parents wanted to remind you about that ticket you got for your birthday."He told her, making Macy's eyes narrow in suspicion at the so called 'casual reminder'. The timing of it was too perfect with the vision Alice had at lunch today.
"What ticket?"Charlie asked in curiosity while Macy waited for Bella to figure out that the timing of this was off.
Unfortunately, Bella seemed to be more naive than Macy had been when she first arrived at camp.
"A round trip ticket to see Mom in Florida."Bella answered, looking at Edward in curiosity, though, not suspicion.
"It expires soon, they say you might wanna use it this weekend. It might be your last chance to see her before you graduate."Edward said, adding the last part over Bella protests that she couldn't just drop everything to leave.
It seemed to do the trick for him as Bella stopped arguing and nodded while Macy intensified her suspicions glare. Why was he in such a big rush to get rid of Bella this weekend?
"Only if you use the companion ticket."Bella compromised after Charlie gave his approval, hoping to get some distance between the couple, shooting his hopes down.
Edward on the other hand, looked mildly upset at the thought.
"Wait, just two tickets? Super, That makes me really happy. Why can't Macy go with you, take her to a warm beach for a change?"Charlie suggested, making a somewhat smug look appear on his face.
Macy knew instantly with that look that he wanted to stay here this weekend, meaning Alice had seen something going down. Quickly coming up with a story, Macy felt only mildly bad about dashing her dad's hopes just to wipe the smug look off Edward's face.
"I can't, I promised Emily I'd help her do some wedding planning this weekend in between study sessions. I think Edward should go, it would give Renee a change to get to know him properly, after all. You did tell me that the last time they met was when Bella was in the hospital down in Phoenix, why not give him the chance to get to know her since he seems so keen in following Bella to sunny places."Macy said, openly smirking at the subtle glare Edward gave her.
The fact that he would have to stay inside the entire time made this all the better, since he wouldn't want to expose his real skin. Sighing in disappointment, Charlie agreed to let Bella have tomorrow off of school for a three day weekend to go to Florida with Edward before they all went to the diner for dinner.
Macy easily ignored the confused glances Bella sent her way the entire time. Macy understood it since she had made no secret of her dislike of Edward, and here she was suddenly suggesting they take a vacation together. She knew her dad was confused as well but was far more understanding on why she pushed for Edward to take the ticket. As far as he knew, she could postpone plans with Emily but her near-phobia of planes made it to where she wasn't letting go of her 'plans' for anything. When they got home later, Charlie suggested to Bella to call Renee to let her know about the surprise visit and then go pack. While she did that, Macy excused herself down to her room and quickly dialed Paul.
"Hey, babe."He answered on the second ring, bringing a smile to her face before she turned serious again.
"Hey, you might want to tell the pack to be on alert this weekend. Alice had a vision at lunch and whatever it was, it's got Edward freaked out to the point where he was insisting on Bella using a plane ticket to visit Renee in Florida this weekend. I got out of being made to go with by telling my dad that I was helping Emily with wedding plans this weekend, though I think the fact that I don't do planes helped."Macy told him, shuddering slightly at the thought of going on a plane again.
"I'll tell the pack to be on alert, thanks for the warning. I'll also talk to Emily about making your alibi legit, see if she'll let you spend the weeend and call you back when I get the answer. Love you, babe."He said before hanging up.
Macy smiled in response to him making sure she wasn't lying to her dad, and waited for the call. Fifteen minutes later, she was informed that Sam and Emily would love to have her for the weekend and that the pack appreciated the head's up to be on alert.
Armed with that information, she headed up the stairs to talk with her dad and tell him that Emily had come up with the idea that she stay at her and Sam's for the weekend to make helping with the planning a little easier. She felt bad that he would be alone for the weekend but figured he'd likely end up spending the weekend fishing with Billy Black. Fortunately, Charlie seemed ti think it was a good idea and Macy went back down to head to bed feeling a bit better about leaving for the weekend.
The next day, Macy stood with her dad as they saw Bella off to the airport with Edward before getting ready for school. Unfortunately, the day seemed to creep by and she had no idea if it was just her ADHD and the knowledge of a potential battle this weekend or if it was just the classic wanting the day to go faster, so naturally it's gonna take forehever. By the time she got out to her car that afternoon, she felt like she had been in school for days rather than hours. She was so eager to get away, she made it to La Push in ten minutes rather than the usual fifteen. She smiled as she felt the tension ease from her as she parked in front of Sam and Emily's, loving the feeling of 'home' that exuded from the house. Almost immediately after she stepped out of the car holding her backpack and weekend bag, she was swept up into a familiar pair of warm arms.
Macy was wearing a top with a jean and some boots.
"Hello, Princess."Paul's voice murmured in her ear, sounding somewhat husky in the whisper, he used, making her giggle in response.
"Hello, my wolf. How has your day been?"Macy asked, craning her neck to look at his face as she flirted back.
"Well, it sucked for a while there, but now, I've got this gorgeous magic princess in my arms, so I'd say it's looking up."He said casually, swinging her legs up to hold her bridal style, drawing a startled squeal from Macy before she gave a short laugh.
"Oh yeah? Who is this girl, I'll kick her ass for putting moves on my wolf."Macy snarked, grin firmly in place.
"Would you two quit with the disgustingly sweet flirting and get in here? Seriously, you two are giving me cravities."Quil's voice yelled from the open doorway, making them both sigh and Paul set Macy down gently before picking up the backpack and weekend bag she had dropped in surprise when he first grabbed her.
"Don't get pissy with us because you can't enjoy doing this with Claire."Paul grumbled in reply, though Quil still heard due to his wolf hearing.
He snarled, clearly not appreciating the comment about his two year old imprint as they walked in, Paul setting Macy's bags down by the couch.
"No fighting in the house."Sam told them sternly from the table where the rest of the pack was sitting, before turning his attention to Macy.
Piper was wearing a T-shirt with a small pant and some boots.
"Macy, glad to have you for the weekend."He said, giving her a warm smile, making Macy smile in return before his face turned serious as he sat up a bit straighter while Macy sat down on the couch, snuggling into Paul as he sat down next to her.
"Is there anything else you can tell us to be ready for this weekend?"He asked, making Macy look at Paul in confusion, silently asking if he had told them all she had told them. Upon his confirming nod, Macy turned back to Sam and shook her head.
"No, Paul told you everything I knew. Alice had a vision yesterday at lunch and then suddenly, Edward was pushing to get Bella out of state this weekend, which I'm sure everyone here knows means that something's happening."Macy told him, making him sigh and look to the rest to the pack, silently communicating with them and getting nods in return from each of them before all gazes turned to Macy, Piper and Jason.
"Then what would you three suggest for this weekend? You've got the most experience in a fight as much as it pains a few of us to admit, so what would you suggest we do to take care of this?"He asked.
"We don't have access to Annabeth, but we've got the three of you. So what would you guys suggest?"Embry added.
"As Alice had the vision, I'm assuming the Cullens will also be attempting to take out whatever threat she saw, so I would advise increasing patrol activity along the treaty line. Keep it to only two or three wolves in sight of the line and have others patrolling nearby to have the element of surprise."Piper said.
Jason added "Keep them far enough out so they won't be spotted or have their scents detected, but close enough where getting to the border won't take too long in case border patrol picks up something. Try to keep the Cullens from finding out how large the pack is, so I would advise having only five wolves at the border. The other three should patrol a bit further out, but still close enough to get to the rest in case of an emergency."
"Which five should be at the border?"Sam asked, a gently approving smile on his face.
"You, Paul, Jared, Jacob and Embry. Leave Quil, Seth and Leah to be a surprise since Bella still doesn't know about them."Macy responded.
"Well you guys will become a battle strategists yet."Leah said, voice filled with pride.
"She's right, I think it's an excellent plan. We have our strategy for the weekend guys."Sam said, finalizing the plan that the demigods had come up with.
Macy just hoped nobody would get hurt.
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