DISCLAIMER: this is my disclaimer for the whole story; I do not own twilight, it belongs to Stephanie Meyer.

This is my new story, southern battles. Hope y'all like it. Angel xxx

Summary Bella is Athena (Athena Parthenos) in this story. She is a few thousand years old. Her power is a sponge. Bella is also German and her human birth name is Isabelle Katharina Jana Schwann (pronounced Is-a-bell Cath-a-reen-a Ya-na shvann) and if she speaks any German in this story then I'll put the translations in with it. She is more famous than jasper and is known as Athena, goddess of war and wisdom. She has blonde hair and green eyes, but she likes to change it a lot. Jasper/ Bella

Isabelle POV

FLASHBACK

Mexico, 1852 "Go Jasper, go and do not look back" I told him at the edge of Maria's land, well it wasn't Maria's anymore, as I had just killed her. "But Isabelle, please come with me. I love you and I couldn't bear to live without you, my mate." Jasper replied desperately. "I am sorry, this is where I belong. But if you wish it then I will come and find you in a while," I told him. "Now go, and never give up hope that I will come. No matter how long it takes me, I promise I will find you." I kissed my mate one last time on the lips and then gently pushed him away from the war lands. I knew that he wasn't the type of person for a war, but I was that type of person, and I just wasn't ready to give up the wars.

That was over 150 years ago. It was the last time I had seen jasper, my mate.

It's 2011 now and it is December 18, nearly Christmas.

"KANE" I called. Kane was my second in command. He had been in the wars for about 20 years now, and he absolutely loved it. Kane ran into the room.

"Yes Ms Schwann?" Kane said.

"I will be going on holidays to visit an old friend for a while. I will be leaving you in charge of my army. I trust that you will take good care of it. There is to be no new attacks by us. But make sure to be alert for other armies that wish to try taking over my land. Is that clear enough for you?"I asked him.

"Yes of course Ms Schwann. I will not fail you." Kane replied.

"Good," I continued, "if anything happens then you must call me on my mobile. I will be gone by the next sunrise. Now leave me to get ready."

Kane quickly left the room.