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Banner by: MinaRivera
Unyielding Love by WhiteWolfLegend
Rated: NC-17
Warnings:
Beta:
Summary: They thought everything was fine, that their problems were over and they could finally start to be together. Then one night Bella is taken when the castle is under attack, what will Caius do to get his mate back?
Warning for dark themes, swearing, character death and much more violence in later chapters.
Disclaimer: I do not own.
Bella POV
Thunder and lightning clap across the night sky, flashing the land below in bright light as rain pours from the heavens. I couldn't help the laughter that escapes from my lips as I run through the halls of the castle, Caius's booming laughter not far behind me.
A month had passed since the whole Cullen fiasco and our love... No, our friendship had blossomed extremely, turning into a relationship and was slowly turning into love. I had grown close to Pica, so close that we could be mistaken for twins, in personality wise anyway, we were so much alike. We spend our time together in the garden, pruning and cleaning it; it was a thing that I looked forward to.
Aro has been teaching me the etiquette of the royal court and everything else that goes with becoming a queen, Pica has helped too. He has also been teaching me about our kind and all those that he knows of, werewolves and shifters of the like.
Thinking of shifters, I have yet to contact my fellow pack members.
I had managed to get the word out that Victoria was killed and the Cullen coven will be no more, let alone be allowed back into Washington in their lifetime.
"Where are you my little bell? I will get you." Caius calls in a mock deadly tone.
"Oh no, whatever shall I do?" I cry out and giggle. Playing chase was something Caius and I love.
"GOT YOU" he chuckles in my ear as his arms wrap around my waist.
"You always seem to do that, Caius" I giggle, turning myself into his arms, placing a soft peck on his lips and pulling away as I see Demitri walk down the hall.
"Master, Mistress… Master Aro has asked for your presence" he states formally with a bow, smirking a little at me as Caius turns back to face me. That little shit will get his ass kicked again one day. We had become closer after the trial and even more so when I had saved a vampire out on a close mission to home.
Jade was a short shit compared to him, just reaching his shoulders. She was a spitfire that was for sure to keep our resident tracker on his toes. Aro was pleased to no end when he found out she had power over the elements, mastering in fire and water. Her bite, which I have firsthand knowledge of, is the equivalent to Jane's power apparently with pain. With one simple bite, it feels like you're going through the change all over again, all at once.
Also, I warn to never piss her off. Did you know that venom is some form of water and can be controlled? Yeah, neither did we until Felix and Peter pissed her off one day and were her puppets.
Walking into the hallway and to see her laughing evilly with her hands in the air singing "Dance puppets, DANCE!" made my day.
"Thank you Demitri. Tell Aro we will be there in just a second" I reply softly, rubbing my hand up and down Caius's sternum to make him relax. He really hates us being interrupted all the time. I swear Aro does this just to piss Caius off, revenge for all the times my mate has interrupted him and Pica.
"I know he does this on purpose" he grumbles when Demitri was out of sight, dropping his head on my shoulder.
"We all know he does. Come, let's not keep him waiting." I try to sooth him holding back my giggle.
We take off towards the throne room hand in hand. I couldn't help but think about what Aro wanted to talk to us for and, somehow, I just knew it was about me.
"Ah brother, Isabella. Sorry to interrupt you but this is important." Aro lets out a boyish laugh as he takes in my mates scowling form.
"Aro, what is it you wish to inform me? Is it important or is it a way of pissing off Caius?" I ask him as I move to sit near Marcus while my mate takes his seat. I was to sit near him for all meetings of such with witnesses outside the elite guard. That is until I mate with Caius and become his bride, or be crowned as a to-be-queen.
"A little of both. Marcus and I have been speaking of having a ceremony to announce you as the newest queen and Caius's mate. All the covens will be here to see your coronation." A snarl from Caius escaped his lips while snapping his teeth at Aro.
"You interrupted us for this, when it could have been done later in your office?" he sighs out, rubbing his temples.
"You know this is payback brother" Marcus chuckles out, standing and gesturing me to sit. For some seeing him offer me his throne, this is common. For the lower guards that were in the room, not so much, causing them to gasp. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at them.
"Yes, but he ALWAYS does it" he states sending a glare to his hyper raven haired brother.
"When will this coronation be?" I ask with a raised brow, causing him to smile sheepishly.
"In a week…" he trails off when he sees my narrowing eyes.
"Are you to say, that I am to be primed and dolled up for a ball that is in a week? You know what I am like with spectacles Aro. I am pissed that you only tell me this now. However, I am somewhat surprised it got past me, but there is a fat chance I will be dressed to the nines in some fru fru dress" I tell him honestly with a flat stare and then something struck me.
"Wait… Did my grandfather know of this?" I ask slowly, my eyes narrowing on all three brothers now as they looked anywhere but me.
"That fucker! When I get my hands on Peter for not telling me…" I trail off, standing from the throne and pacing, my head cocked to the side as little tidbits of info hit me.
I don't see Izzy anymore as she and I are now one. The voice of the power, the one I inherited from Pete, is her.
He's gone to get the wolves… You need to tell them… They might not be pleased…
Fuck, I knew the time would come when I would have to tell Caius and the other two about the pack. Peter warned me I would have to tell them soon before he left. That fucker. I knew Marcus and Caius would not like to hear of them, but if they are coming here, again thanks to Peter, I needed to tell them.
"Whatever is the matter Isabella?" I look up from my spot to look at Marcus, his eyes soft but full of worry. Turning my head around the room I could see all the lower guard stare at me.
"You all need to leave. Bring me Jasper Whitlock." I order and when they didn't move an inch, I let out a snarl. "NOW!"
Instantly they were gone and Jasper was bowed at my feet. He and Emmett were the only ones who didn't hate it here, Emmett the only Cullen Coven member.
"You called for me Mistress…" he whispers.
"Yes. I need to tell my mate, Aro and Marcus of our little friends in La Push" I say lightly, causing his head to snap up at me with his red eyes sparking with both recognition and surprise, before flickering to the kings and back in question and worry. He knew of Marcus's and Caius's pasts when it came to wolves.
"Are you sure mistress?" he asks wary, standing from his kneeled position. Peter had informed him that the wolves were back but, Jasper being part of the Cullen Coven, already knew of the treaty, wolves or not.
"Yes, they need to know," I sigh out.
"Do you care to share what it is we need to know?" All amusement in Aro's voice was gone now, the one he uses for business and crimes is back, and the one that is used around the Cullen's a lot.
"I have some friends, who I trust with my life in La Push. They are… Different" I sigh out, turning to face them as Jasper stands behind me.
"Different? How so?" Aro asks, curious and slow as he leans forward in his chair.
"They turn into big, giant, fluff balls" Jasper drawls out. I shoot him a glare over my shoulder before I look at my mate and then my maker.
"They turn into wolves."
Those four letter words sent the three kings in an uproar. Marcus the worst as he throws his throne across the room, Jasper and I ducking as it flew over our heads, barely missing us. It wouldn't have hurt I thought at first, until I saw it fly out through the thick wooden doors like they were made of paper.
Many guards rush in to see the problem, worried the Masters were under attack, only to stop as a deep vibrating growl echoes the room.
"WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY ANYTHING?" he snarls at me, his dark eyes wide with rage.
"For that reason alone" I state bravely. I was fearful of him, but I did not fear him. Make sense?
A wave of calm rolls over me as Marcus stalks towards where I stood his eyes black, only a thin line of white was left to be seen.
"They change in the day" I squeak out quickly, automatically, as his form shook off the calm. Normally, if this were any other vampire, I wouldn't be so terrified. However, he was my sire and he was fucking scary. If you weren't scared of him like this, well, then you're just plain stupid.
"I CARE NOT!" he snarls, eyes going completely black now.
"EVERYONE NEEDS TO LEAVE" Aro roars furiously, standing from his throne while taking off his robe in one swift move, ready to pounce if need be.
I stood terrified as the man I have come to see as a father and mentor stalks towards me in fury. His form was straight, hands tense but not formed into claws like most would do when this furious.
"Marcus" my mate's voice, or warning, reaches his ears stilling him instantly.
"She lied to us! She could have… She could have…" Marcus repeats and trails off, shaking his head a bit as if to clear some haze.
"They are shifters" Caius sooths, but even I could see the anger. Given the situation and the story Caius had told me about Didyme, I should have told them this long ago.
"They helped me get here. The wolves were protecting my father" I choke out looking away.
"You should have told us!" he snaps back instantly, my eyes burning with venom.
"Well I needed to protect them! You know of all people, if I told you I had a family of shifters, you would go and kill them because they are WOLVES! DO NOT DENY IT! You wouldn't be this pissed if I said they were bears or even fucking purple three eyed jumping beans" I hiss out, refusing now to be afraid or ashamed of what I had done. I never mentioned the wolves for this reason.
"They are made to attack vampires who come onto their land and threaten their people. They don't go out seeking our kind." I hiss again furious, my hands flying in the air in my rage.
I stared at them, my eyes looking in theirs and I knew I knew that I was right. They had thought that instantly, that Mystery, Paul and Sam hunted us, just like the children of the moon. With a snarl, I pivot on my foot and storm out the shattered doors, Jasper following my every step.
Demitri, Jane, Felix and Afton soon flanking me as I stormed towards the gardens. The rain was pouring but I could work with that. I was too pissed to even care. Men I tell you, so fucking pig headed to even... just... with a snarl, I spin and land a solid roundhouse kick to Felix's massive frame.
A deafening crack echoes followed by the sound of cursing as he stands from the rubble and crater he had created.
"A little warning would be nice, also away from the gardens too. Mistress Sulpicia would have my head. Actually..." he trails off looking over his shoulder and cringing as he sees the mass damage to her tulip patch.
"It's okay, Felix. I will tell Picia that I had done it in a rage." Taking a deep breath, I leap on the wall. Peering back down, I jerk my head, "we're going to the field. I need to take out my frustration" I smirk towards Felix.
"Mistress, I can't believe you were going without me!" Jade's voice reached my ears as she storms out towards us, the rain parting like the red sea as she moves. What? I and many others would kill to have a gift like hers. She doesn't even have to focus on it, it just does it!
"Jealous, ain't chya?" she smirks out, her arms crossed.
Snorting, I couldn't help but nod. Here I was soaking wet and the rain moves around her like magic. "What took you so long anyways? Here I thought you liked to materialize out of thin air when I leave the castle, or, well, in general." I ask with my brows raised.
"I was speaking to Mistress Sulpicia and we happened to overhear the argument. She, uh, asked me to bite the Masters." she informs me, rubbing the back of her neck.
"What?" we all blurt out in shock. Something deep within wanted me to be pissed she hurt my mate, but he did deserve it for being an ass. I understood, but he chose to judge them for the fact they morphed into big, giant balls of fluff.
Cocking my head to the side, I wondered if I could get a backstreet boy's shirt big enough for Paul to wear and phase in. With a shake of my head, I nod and back flip off the high wall, landing with a squelch in the mud.
"It had to be raining, didn't it?" Jane glares at the mud as she lands next to me, followed by the others.
"I don't see anyone else complaining" I tell her with a smirk. Looking side to side, I see the others looking anywhere but me, well besides Jade. The little shit wasn't even touching mud. It dried before her feet touched it.
"My previous statement stands" she chuckles before smirking.
"Shall we race to the field?" I ask waggling my brows.
"You have spent too much time with Peter" Jasper drawls out with a shake of his head.
"Says the fucker who raised him" I retort and took off in a sprint as I shove him. As I ran, I couldn't help but let out a chuckle as I hear him curse at me and mutter about me being so much like Peter that it wasn't funny.
The clearing wasn't a far run and it was far enough away from the town and the other villages close by. Plus the thunderstorm would help aid the sound of our bodies smashing together.
The field was also a place where only myself and those who were with me now knew about. It was a safe haven we claimed as our own. A place where we could hash out our stress or anger without others coming in and watching or trying to intervene. I do believe at least twelve lower guard members, and even Afton, have lost a limb or two in one of my newborn fits of rage, hence the field.
"Felix is first" the others yell out as soon as we stepped foot into the ring. We had placed rocks around the field, outlining it.
"Fuck, I AM ALWAYS FIRST" he yells at them before stripping off his robe and crouching.
With a smirk, I go to my spot on the other side of the field and crouch, closing my eyes and letting my other senses take over. I still have trouble fighting with my eyes open. We have no clue as to why that is, even Peter is stumped.
"Alright Felix, give it your best shot" I taunt, raising my arm to make the 'come get me' gesture. I feel so much like Morpheus when I do this and in return, it totally shows my nerdy side; but that movie is the best and I will kick anyone's ass who says otherwise.
Cocking my head to the side, I frown and tune out the rain until it was a dull roaring sound, but I could hear him. I could see him coming at me. The little drops of rain splattering against his marble skin and drips. I could even here the squelching of the mud under his shoes with the tearing sound of the frail grass.
Waiting for the precise moment, I lean forward slightly and crouch before flipping backwards and kicking Felix in the jaw, sending him flying back and up a few feet into the air. His body twisting to correct itself as he lands, his back facing me. Dumb fucker.
As I push myself for the strike I realised my fatal mistake. Not only were my eyes open but I fell for a trap. As I came within arm distance of him, he spun and roundhouse kicked me into the ground, the air leaving my lungs with an umph as I made impact sending water, dirt and god knows what else into the air.
"Fuck!" I exclaim. I wouldn't be so pissed if this was the first time I fell for that trap but it wasn't. It was exactly the thirteenth time I had fallen for it.
With a vibrating growl releasing from my chest, I grip his leg and twist, sending him into a spiral. Jumping and landing in a crouch I wait. I hate being taken down, hate feeling weak.
"What's wrong Isabellaaa?" he taunts out, bringing on my anger but only causing me to smirk as I felt the power bubble up inside.
His eyes turning into worry his taunting smile dropping as I let out a laugh.
"Wha..."
I didn't let him finish as I released my shield with a boom, watching the wall of shimmering blue shoot out from my core and slamming into him. My arms wide and out as I let out a laugh, his body crashing into the piled wood on the very far side of the clearing near the small stream of water. This effectively causing the wood to splinter, explode and turn to dust.
"Holy shit" I heard someone exclaim, one of the boys because Jane's tinkling laughter came from the trees and Jade was cheering her ass off as she teased the big oaf.
Jade POV
"She's going to kick his ass" Demitri's voice reaches my ears as he comes to stand next to me. His eyes locked on our Mistress and Felix and I had no doubt about that either. I had seen her train before and she was lethal, but we made a deal. I wouldn't kick her ass if she didn't mine. We both knew we were evenly matched between her shield and my power.
"Thousand bucks says she's gonna wipe the floor with him" I smirk up at my mate, his eyes twinkling with the challenge.
"Deal, thousand says that Felix might actually win this one" he chuckles down at me before setting his eyes back on the fight, his arm wrapping around me and pulling me into his side. He smelt like a rainforest during a thunderstorm and the storm itself increased the heavenly smell that is my mate.
An echoing clap of thunder brought my attention back to the fight. I couldn't help but frown as I see Isa laying in a crater with Felix's foot in her chest. I hate losing and I sure as fuck didn't want to lose this bet.
"Looks like I win the bet my little Ghiandaia" he tells me with a smirk. I tilt my head up and scowl at him before looking back out the field. Felix was smiling in victory and the cocky attitude he was showcasing was the cause of his downfall.
A growl so deep vibrated the earth when suddenly Felix was spinning in the air. Isa jumping from her crater with a snarl on her face as she crouched ready to spring.
"What's wrong Isabellaaa?" Felix the stupid fucker really should know better... Too late...
An echoing boom, I'm pretty sure that could be heard back at the castle, sounded around us. Felix flew through the air; his face twisted in pain, and yet had a look of 'what the fuck', before landing in the wood pile.
"YEAH!" I shout, snickering a little. Just to add fuel to the fire, "Hey Felix, how does termite shit taste?"
"Well... that's new" Afton uttered, rubbing the back of his neck as he stared wide eyed.
"No shit" Jane giggles out, dropping from the tree she was in.
"So... Who's next?" Isa asks simply, turning to face us as she tries to hold a straight face.
We all shared a look, none of us wanting to go against her. Jasper sighs and steps forward, removing his cloak and kicking off his shoes.
"I'll fight ya Darlin'... Mistress... Bella" he corrects himself quickly, ducking his head in apology.
"Demitri will too." Eyes shot to Felix as he jogged over, shaking the debris from his hair.
"The fuck I will."
With a smirk, I stepped in front of my mate and rested my hand on his chest, looking up at him.
"If you do..." I start and pulled him closer, "I will make it worth your while and kiss all your booboo's later" I finish off in a whisper only he can hear and a nibble on his ear and neck.
The man tasted like sin and I couldn't get enough of him.
His head jerks back, eyes dark with lust, before capturing my lips with his, his tongue begging for entrance as his left hand grips my hip and pulls my body flushed against his stone chest and the other hand intertwining with my hair. Parting my lips, I moan as his scent and taste explode in my mouth, our tongues fighting for dominance. My hand sliding up his back while the other curls and grasps his hair...
"Get a room!"
A snarl vibrated against my whole body as it left Demitri's lips, his eyes glaring over my shoulder at Felix.
Calmly stepping out of my mates arms, I turn and slap my hands together, using and morphing the water into a spray, shooting him back before spinning, dropping to my knee and yanking on a line only I could see over my shoulder, sending his massive frame crashing to the ground.
"Fucker" I snarl over my shoulder and capture my mate's lips once more, only slower and more passionate, ending it with a small nibble on his lower lip.
"We willfinish this later" I promise heavily.
"Okay, I will fight" Demitri breathes out, his eyes never leaving mine.
With a sigh, Demitri stands to his full height and removed his cloak, the black shirt stretched across his body and clung to his frame, outlining and defining his muscles. All the things I would do to that man, I'm pretty sure some of them would be illegal in most places.
"Alright, who's going to go first?" Isa asks, her brow raised in my direction as I openly eyefuck my mate.
I couldn't help but smirk and waggle my brows, causing her to shake her head. It's not like she could talk, I have caught her numerous times eyefucking Caius.
"Thought we would give you a challenge" Jasper drawls out with a taunting smirk on his face.
"Two on one... if you think you can handle it" I smirk crossing my arms, lifting a challenging brow.
"Oh you little short shit... Fine, but don't get mad at me when I kick your mate's ass" she snarls back with a evil smile and a calculative look.
"You're only an INCH taller, ya bitch" I sigh out, exasperated.
"Still a short shit" she chuckles out before looking back at the two with raised brows.
"Men, I swear. All they ever do is stare at you like you have three eyes and purple skin!" she huffs out. This time it was her turn to throw her hands in the air exasperated. I couldn't help but agree though; Jane was the only one who didn't watch us like a damn alien tennis match on Pluto.
"So, are we getting this party started or what?" I say to them, clicking my fingers in front of their faces. Rolling my eyes as they give me the 'huh' look. Men.
Isa, getting impatient, tilted her head to the side and the boys were flipping in the air. Both of them landing on their feet sliding back a little as they slowed their momentum.
Both Jane and I doing back flips away from them, jumping into the trees to watch the show, Felix joining us soon after, the branch groaning under his weight. So many smart ass comments came to mind but, only with amazing willpower, I saved them for later. Right now, it was time to enjoy the show.
Hell, I wasn't too keen to see my mate get his ass handed to him but, in reality, I just loved the way his muscles looked when he fought. Even more so when I know that he always seemed to lose his shirt, though I think Isa did that just for me so I could completely enjoy the fine man that is my mate.
All three in a triangle, their eyes locked on as they stood in a Mexican standoff.
Jasper shot forward, faking right and ducking under her as she pounced before shooting up and using his shoulder as a hit and causing her body to fly up, her nails shredding his shirt as she went. As he stood he ripped it from his frame, his brows pulled down in a frown at the scrap of black fabric.
"Dammit Bella! I liked this shirt" he huffs out before rolling his shoulders and cracking his neck.
"Are you going to stomp your foot too?" she taunts, as she gets to her feet. Suddenly she was tackled to the ground, a snarl escaping her lips as she bares her teeth while twisting in Demitri's arms.
"What the fuck?"
"Rule number one when facing multiple opponents Isabella, always keep an eye on every single one of the bastards and this won't happen. How many times do I have to remind you?" my mate sighs out, even giving her a frustrated look. "You're a vampire, you have no excuse" he states as she opens her mouth to reply, effectively shutting her up.
I couldn't help it, I really couldn't, "yeah... don't turn your back on an enemy, ya silly bitch."
This place, the field of awesome, was the only place we didn't have to be formal. She hated formal and saw us as equals. I couldn't have been happier to hear that than if someone told me that we could digest food. God I miss food... and coffee. Yeah, I'd be happy like a kid being let loose in a damn chocolate factory if someone told me that.
I was pulled out of my thoughts of the black bliss and back to the fight by the sound of an annoyed growl followed by a crack as my mate went flying into a tree. Not just any tree, Felix's tree.
"Hey, watch out. You nearly hit me!" I scowl at her.
She evened me with a flat stare "I missed."
Jane burst out into laughter as she gripped the tree so she wouldn't fall off the branch and fall into the soggy, muddy ground. The rain had stopped an hour ago but the sky still clapped with thunder and lightning.
I watched as Isa's knees buckled a little as her eyes drifted shut, shaking her head and spinning, snarling at Jasper who had a look of deep concentration on his face. Ah, he was using his gift and by the looks of it, he was struggling to affect her.
"It won't work" she smirks back before doing a few short jabs. His body jerked as it acted like he was being shot, his eyes wide in shock.
"The fuck just happened?"
"She used her gift" Felix informs us as he jumps to a new tree.
"She can control it now?" I ask.
"Well, she effectively used it. Once you learn the major connection with it, you can learn it and remember it" he tells me seriously, pointing back to the field as she curls down and throws her head and arms back, the noise from before echoing as my mate, Jasper and poor Afton, who got caught in the explosion of her gift, to fly and spin through the air, landing several miles from the field.
"Well, what a thing to see." All eyes shot to Caius as he leant against a tree with a smirk on his face.
"Personally, Master, I say it was a little anticlimactic" I click my tongue and smirk.
A/N: Well first chapter of Unyielding Love, what do you all think? This story is gonna be a lot darker than the first. Also, huge thanks to Speklez, my awesomely awesome kickass savior for helping me with the damn chapter and lending me her mind of goodness... 4955 words... Think it's the largest chapter yet.
Also, I will not be able to update weekly like last time, I am on chapter three. Unless you want me to just leave this up and you guys wait a little till I have more chapters?
Ellie