Emptiness // Emmett Cullen

Chapter 22

Emmett's P.O.V

I gently traced my fingers up and down Malory's back as she slept, her soft snores escaping her mouth every now and then. I smiled as she twitched a little and pecked the top of her head. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I pulled it out and saw a message from Rosalie. We need you home. Emergency family meeting I sighed and kissed Malory on the forehead before gently climbing out of her bed.

Malory shifted in her sleep, letting out a little groan before remaining still. I walked over to her window and climbed out closing it behind me. I jumped from the side of the house to the ground and sprinted into the woods running home. I wonder what this family meeting is about I thought to myself as I ran.

After a few seconds I made it home and walked up the steps to the front door. I closed the door behind me after entering the house and walked up the stairs to see everyone in the living room. Carlisle and Esme were sat on the couch beside Rosalie. Damon was stood beside Rosalie with his arms crossed. Edward stood in the corner of the living room by the window.

Alice and Jasper were standing together on the other side of the living room. "What's going on?" I said confused. "Emmett, we need to leave town" Edward said. "What? Why?" I said confused. "Tonight I realised something I've been trying to ignore for the last couple of months. Our world is just too dangerous for Malory and Bella" Edward continued.

"You've got to be kidding me right?" I said. "Emmett, tonight was a close call" Carlisle said from his position beside Esme. "But nothing happened! We stopped something from happening" I argued. "What if next time we're not so lucky? Bella was nearly killed tonight and Malory was moments away from death at the ballet studio. It's just too dangerous" Edward said.

"So what are you saying?! I need to leave Malory?!" I snapped angrily and the room fell silent. "No. No I'm not leaving. You guys can but I'm staying here" I said shaking my head. "It's for her own good" Alice spoke up. "I'M NOT LEAVING HER!" I exclaimed as I flipped the coffee table causing it to break into pieces. "Emmett!" Esme snapped.

"Emmett I understand what you're going thro-""You're choosing to leave Bella Edward! I'm not choosing to leave Mal! I can't!" I snapped as I turned to him. "Son, just calm down. Edward is right. Bella and Malory are just in too much danger" Carlisle said and I scoffed. "I can't leave her Carlisle. She's already lost too much. I can't. It'll crush her" I said defeated.

"You're right. It will hurt her but only for a while Emmett. Eventually she'll forget about you and move on and hopefully you can do the same" Rosalie said as she stood from her place on the couch. "What will I tell her?" I said. "Just tell her that we have to move because people are starting to notice Carlisle isn't ageing" Edward said and I sighed.

"I need some time to think about this" I said shaking my head before walking upstairs to my room. I shut the door and walked out to my balcony. I sighed as I covered my face with my hands. I heard my bedroom door close and I turned to see Rosalie walking over to me. "Emmett, I know you're upset but this really is the best option. You won't have to worry about hurting her when you hug her. She can live a normal human life" Rosalie said.

(THE NEXT DAY)

Malory's P.O.V

I climbed out of my car after pulling into the school carpark. I looked around and didn't see the Cullen's anywhere. It's not sunny today...Maybe they're just late? I thought to myself. I shrugged it off before walking into school. Throughout the day I realised that Emmett wasn't coming leaving me confused. He would've called me or something.

As I sat at lunch with my friends I kept staring at the Cullen's empty table, Bella doing the same. I kept trying to think of every possible reason why none of them showed up. Hunting trip? No because he only hunted 2 days ago, it's not sunny today, family emergency maybe I thought to myself. "You ok Mal?" Angela said bringing me out of my thoughts.

"What? Oh yeah I'm fine" I replied nodded my head. "Oh ok. You just look a little...lost" She said and I gave a small chuckle. "No I'm fine" I said with a reassuring smile. Angela nodded before turning back to Eric. I sighed and leaned back in my seat. After school I drove home and saw Emmett sitting on the front steps of the house.

I climbed out of my car after shutting it off and walked over to him. "Hey, where have you been all day? I've left you messages and everything" I said as I stood in front of him. "Come take a walk with me" He said disregarding everything I said. "W-What? Emmett is everything alright?" I said realising something was off.

"Just walk with me" He said and I sighed before leaving my backpack on the porch. I took Emmett's hand as he lead me into the woods. After a few moments of walking in silence we stopped and Emmett let go of my hand. "Emmett? What's going on? You're scaring me" I said as I crossed my arms.

"We have to leave" He said as he looked up at me. I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion. "What? What do you mean?" I said. "We have to leave town. People are starting to notice that Carlisle looks 10 years younger then he's supposed to. We're drawing too much attention to ourselves" Emmett said and I blinked a couple of times as I tried to wrap my head around what he just said.

"I-I-So-Uh-S-So where are we gonna go?" I stammered trying to find a reply to what he said. "Malory, you...can't come with me" Emmett said and I gasped slightly, a twinge of pain going through my heart. "W-What do you mean I can't go with you?! I can't be without you Emmett!" I pleaded. Emmett closed his eyes as he sighed.

"It's what's best for you Malory. My world is just too dangerous for you to be in" Emmett said as he shook his head. "Then change me" I said desperately as I took a step towards him and he shook his head. "No Mal I can't do that. What about your friends and family? You'll be leaving all of it behind" Emmett said.

"I don't care! I can't be without you Emmett!" I cried as the tears built in my eyes. "I won't do that to you. It's selfish. I'm sorry" He said and I shook my head as the tears fell. "Please Emmett, please don't leave me! I've already lost my mom! I can't lose you too!" I cried as the tears fell from my eyes rapidly. "I'm sorry. I love you Malory" Emmett said as he kissed my forehead. I looked up and saw he had disappeared.

"EMMETT!" I cried as I looked around. I fell to my knees as I sobbed. He left me. Something he promised he'd never do.

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As I walked out of the woods I saw police cars out the front. I walked up the steps to the front door and entered the house to see Danielle and Craig talking to 2 police officers. "Malory!" Danielle cried as she ran over to me, her face stained with tears. "Thank you for everything officers" Craig said quietly as the cops left.

"Where have you been?! We were worried sick about you!" Danielle exclaimed as she examined me. "You're all dirty" She said as she looked at my clothes. "I-I went for a walk in the woods" I said quietly. "A walk?! A simple walk?! We didn't know where you were or what had happened to you! All that was left was your backpack on the porch! We thought someone or something had taken you!" Danielle yelled in frustration.

"I'm sorry" I said and Danielle shook her head. "No. I've been very lenient with you Malory. I've given you the benefit of the doubt. When you had that breakdown a few months ago and left town for days! Didn't call or anything to let us know you were ok and I let it slide because you were going through a lot but I won't stand for it anymore" Danielle snapped and I sighed.

"I'm real-""Save it. Just go to your room" Danielle said and I hung my head in shame as I walked up the stairs to my room. I closed the door behind me and walked over to my bed collapsing on it. I hugged my pillow as I began to cry. Emmett's gone and isn't ever coming back...