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Alice POV
Ever since that boy Edward told me was thinking perverted thoughts about Isabella I started to search his future. What I seen so far is nothing too alarming. This also will change if he starts to act on his thoughts. I need to talk Caius into allowing Jasper to call Isabella his girlfriend in school. They would stop some of the male population from trying to ask her out. It is so confusing since I cannot see Isabella in my visions unless it was with one of our family members. It still took time to see Caius in normal clothing and fitting in so easily with the family. A vision hit me quickly and sent me to a heap onto the floor.
Isabella and Jasper were in Paris see the sights. An unknown vampire was following them around. This vampire had black hair and look Hispanic, her companion was none other than that Chris guy who wanted Isabella. They wanted both of them to join them to form a newborn army. Chris was whispering things to the woman about wanting Isabella as a mate. The female said you can have her as long as I get my Major back. The vision went black.
"Alice, what did you see?" Caius came to me. I knew we could change the future and search for Maria to end her or try to get rid of Chris.
"A vision of Maria and that kid Chris who is obsessed with Isabella. He was a vampire in the vision along with Maria from the time of the Southern Wars. They want both of them to be their mates and form a newborn army."
"Can we change the outcome if we get rid of one or both of them?" I searched and yes we can and I saw a vision of the kid's house going up in flames in about a week. We just had to make sure he didn't survive the fire.
"Yes and I want to say that someone needs to watch his house. If they let's say accidently just let it burn make sure he is in the house." I can't believe I just said that but something needs to happen to make the vision not happen.
"Why Miss Cullen, are you suggesting we turn the other cheek and kill a human? This human will be a vampire shortly after graduation. He will be turned by a ruthless heartless woman who sired Jasper. Let me make a couple of calls since I know Jane, Alec, and Demetri are watching a situation in Boston."
"Yes I am and rather not have the others known of this please. I believe in right and wrong. The whole thing is wrong and they need to live in peace like the rest of us. This is the first time in over 160 years Jasper has found his true love in life." He nodded his head and grabbed his cell phone to make calls.
The past week between school and worrying about how things will play out tonight has me on pins and needles. Friday had finally came and the four of sat in the back of our English class. Chris was a no show and then Edward whispered to me asking what was wrong. I was about to answer when the principal came over the intercom.
"Good morning students and teachers. I have some sad news to report here this morning. Last night we lost fellow student, Christopher Boyle in a house fire along with his mother. It was a tragic accident and our condolscenes to the surviving family members. Let's have a moment of silence to remember Christopher. If any student wishes we will have grief counselors around school today." I hung my head down knowing exactly what happened.
Edward whispered to me again. "You knew didn't you?"
"Yes and as a family I will tell you why. Just not here at school." I whispered back. "We will have a family meeting tonight."
We were dismissed from school after are third class. The administration had come to the decision to release students earlier than the planned half day. Instead of going straight home we headed to get lunch for Isabella from Taco Bell. The food smelled horrid and seriously how can she still want the food. We had to air the car out on the way to get rid of the smell. Looking over I noticed she was on her second thermos of blood.
Everyone surprisingly was at home sitting over the dining room table looking over blueprints. Caius and Athenadora were going to be building a house on the property about a mile from us.
"We need to have a family meeting. This includes everyone and I have some explaining to do."
"Alice, are you sure?"
"Caius of course it needs to be done now or later." He nodded his head and I went on how I had the first vision of Chris and Maria. Jasper was holding Bella in his lap and she was comforting him. When I saw the vision of the fire there was two options let it play out with him surviving or allowing him to die. Caius interrupted explaining how the guards kept watch on the house and made sure the rest of the family made it out. His mother had mental breakdown and was planning on killing the whole family. What we did not expect was for her to actually nail windows shut. The guards saved his father and baby sister. My vision of the fire had Chris surviving by jumping out the window. His mother changed her mind and made the decision to stab him multiple times before torching the house.
Carlisle spoke up after we finished telling him this. "I understand wanting to get rid of Chris in protecting both Jasper and Isabella. Somehow fate twisted your vision after and without the guard there the whole family would have died. Alice in this case there was nothing you should feel guilty about. Caius you shouldn't feel guilty either you were protecting your daughter. No one expected the mother of going through on her thoughts. I saw the mother a few days and suggested that she see a therapist. If I could of I would have stepped in further but it was out of my hands medically. Do we still need to worry about Maria?"
"No not at this time. I think I need to be alone now please. Edward, come find me in two hours going hunting alone." I ran out of the house and headed into the forest.
Caius POV
I knew I was wrong in sending the guards to watch that boy's house. My family came first and Carlisle understood why I did it. What I did feel better about was that they saved the father and the baby girl. The kids wanted to start acting like they were dating in school to stop the constant asking them out on dates. I do not know if I am ready yet but they already been out alone a few times. Jasper was a gentleman and would not take an advantage of Bells until she was of the right age.
Wondering outside to clear my head, I noticed Edward take off to find Alice. I have no idea what to do anymore. Clearly I am still stuck in a rut in what to do with my life. I could make use of the numerous degrees I earned over the years. Maybe I could get Carlisle or Jasper even to help me forge papers so I can go to work. "I know your there Bells, what do you feel about what happened?"
"Daddy honestly I have no ill feelings about his death. I do feel sad for his father and baby sister. What Alice and you did was to protect our family and I am proud of you. What are you thinking so hard about?" She was way to perspective and I knew it too if I lie she will know.
"I want to do something in my life instead of staying at home. Maybe go to work or go back to college again. I am eternally stuck at the age of 28 I can't very well fit into the high school scene. What I was thinking was going into teaching Italian at the high school." She laughed at me and I went and threw her over my shoulder. I took off and ran some distance from the house. I placed her down and sat down onto the damp ground. She joined me sitting across from me.
"I am sorry but I cannot see you teaching hormonal teenagers daddy. I think maybe you could open a bakery or something. You are a wonderful baker considering you don't eat. Maybe even open a soup kitchen for those who can't afford to eat. I was even thinking maybe like something where people who are financially hurting by opening a type of food bank like back at home." We had set up something like that in the city in Italy on her opinion. "Stop over thinking you know I am right. With all of us here we can help run the place. We have more money than we know what to do with."
"Alright I give maybe Esme, your mother, and I will go looking on Monday. Could make it like a soup kitchen slash food bank. There is a lot of planning which shouldn't take long with all the vampires here in the house. When is this homecoming dance coming up?"
"Two weeks from today. They want parents to volunteer to chaperone. Alice and I are going shopping tomorrow for our dresses. I am nervous because of being away from Jasper. Maybe we can get him to follow so I won't suffer a setback again. Daddy, do you believe in ghosts?" My eyes drew big and I think I am more in shock than anything by her saying that.
"I do baby girl. Why do you ask?"
"My biological mother told me not to worry. That Jasper will always love me and fight turning full vampire. She told me also to live each last day of my human existence to the fullest. Also, mentioned to tell you and mama that you two did a wonderful job raising me." The tears in her eyes I knew she was telling the truth.
"Come here Isabella. Your mother was very special to all of us. We all fell in love with her and sometimes we feel her presence within the castle walls. She came to me the day of your birthday two months ago. Renee told me the same things about you. When did you see her?"
"The same day as you when, going in and out of consciousness. I thought it was a dream and never thought of it again. Okay no more mushy stuff let's head back home I need to eat and drink." I scooped her up and ran back to the house.
Bella POV
Homecoming week was a disaster at school. I had guys asking me out left and right in front of Jasper. Of course soon as I say something Jasper cuts in saying I was taken already. It got to the point where he made sure to kiss me in front of the student body between classes. Luck would have it Jasper had to skip math class to calm down. When the bell rang I was walking towards him when I think Brad came up to me.
"Hey, Bella would you come to the dance with me?"
"No Brad I have a date you should know this. Plus I think my boyfriend Jasper wouldn't appreciate it." It all happened in slow motion he grabbed me and started to kiss me. I shoved him off and punched him in the nose.
"Miss Volturi and you Mr. Hills my office now." Principal Reyes saw the whole thing damn it. I walked past Jasper and gave me a crooked grin while texting one his phone. He saw the whole thing and did nothing to scare him off. I think he will pay when we get home.
Sitting down in one of the chairs in the office I looked over to Brad who had tissues holding over his nose. His blood smelled nasty like a sickness or something. It made me want to hurl.
"Miss Volturi, why did you punch Mr. Hills here?"
"Well he asked me to the homecoming dance and I declined. He leaned in and grabbed me. I freaked when he started kissing me. I shoved him off and then punched him. No I am not sorry for it; he knew I had a boyfriend. Am I going to get in trouble now?"
"Mr. Hills is everything she said true?"
"Yes sir."
"I do not tolerate this type of behavior in this school. Mr. Hills what you did was a cause for you to get suspended. Miss Volturi we do not condone violence in the school but you were defending yourself. I am going to make a couple of calls to your parents so go sit outside my office. Keep the door open and do not speak to each other." Great just great, daddy is going to throw a fit.
I heard my father's voice talking to the secretary. That was damn quick; Jasper must of text him to come here. I finally saw him turn the corner and he came over to me. "Daddy one thing, do not kill him." I whispered into his ear.
"Mr. Volturi I presume." He nodded his head to Mr. Reyes. "Mr. Reyes pleased to meet you. Miss Volturi, join us in the office. Mr. Hills sit there your mother is on her way." He groaned at that.
"I assume you know what happened."
"Yes her boyfriend text me earlier. I was near here looking at property. What is her punishment?"
"Well since she was defending herself I have no grounds to suspend her. I do have the right to give her detention. She is a bright young lady and rather have that put to use. We have a program that helps the elementary school across the street. What I am suggesting is that she goes over and helps tutor students who are behind in subjects like reading or math. It will be three times a week after school lets out here. They are in school until 4 not like us here."
"I agree it would help her expand their minds. Would you agree in allowing another volunteer seeing as he is her ride?"
"Who do you have in mind?" I looked at daddy he better say Jasper.
"Jasper Whitlock."
"Yes I think they need all the help they can get. Let me call him up here." He got on the intercom thing to tell his secretary to have Jasper sent here. "Miss Volturi, would you agree to this instead of detention?"
"Yes sir. What exactly will I be doing besides tutoring them?"
"Try to increase their self-esteem and make them realize they can do the work. Many of the students are under privileged and the parents are hard-working people. I know in some cases the parents are working 3 jobs and some that are disabled. There is a couple of the kids were their parent served in the war. They are bright kids just need to be shown the right way."
"Daddy I want to do this. We can try to incorporate something into food bank. Like a care center for parents who cannot find sitters after school. I am sorry for punching that kid out there."
"What do you mean food bank?" Mr. Reyes was actually paying attention.
"Currently I am trying to find a building to place it in. We set up one where we came from before moving here. It was successful and still in operation under my brothers. We provide food for families who cannot meet their needs. Often time we will provide help with bills also such as electric, gas, and water up to a certain amount. We have a screening process we go through to get them the help. The Cullen's are going to help also along with the Whitlock's."
"I see it is a wonderful thing to have in this town. Just let me know if you need help spreading the word around once it is operational. Now Mr. Whitlock I see you made it."
"Yes, sir. Now why I am here?"
"Well you see I was going to see if you would join Miss Volturi here with a program tutoring the elementary kids. It will be three times a week. Mr. Volturi suggested you to help also. I rather not discipline her and see her smarts put to use."
"I agree to it. Since, I will be her ride to and from school."
"Thank you. I will make some calls on Monday to start the process. Mr. Volturi if you wish you can take these two home. I need to deal with Mr. Hills out there still."
That was interesting I get stuck tutoring kids with Jasper and now I am heading home. Heading out to my father's car we both hopped in and sped back to the house. I kept thinking why in the hell was Brad's blood smelling off. Maybe I can ask Carlisle he might know.
"Alright Isabella I am not going to punish you I think the after school thing is punishment enough. Can you tell me why you looked like you were about to puke?"
"The smell of Brad's blood seemed infected to me. I wanted to get sick right there but couldn't. Do you know what this means either of you?"
"I think he has cancer and the smell was the chemo treatments he has been receiving. Sweetie I know you do not feel bad for hitting him now. He should of not kisses you when it was unwanted."
"He is right darlin' and I did not stop him because you needed to do it on your own. I was not expecting him to kiss you after you turned him down." Ugh they are both right.
"Fine you are both right. I need to stop letting others defend me. I feel like so lost here still and getting used to being around others. Ugh I am really regretting the decision to go to school now."
They both laughed at me I really sometimes they would just zip their mouths shut. It got really quiet in the car. Looking over at my father his mouth looked like it was glued shut. I could see panic in his eyes. Jasper was in the same boat. Well shit I think I found another power.
"Oops. Let me see if I can fix it." Thankfully we were at home and I ran inside. "CARLISLE!" I screamed just a habit.
"What's wrong Bella?" Looking at my feet like they were the most interesting thing in the room.
"I sort have another power and sort thought to myself daddy and Jasper would zip their mouths shut. Now they can't." I started giggling and just started to bust out laughing. I heard him chuckling. He finally saw what happened.
"Maybe think again and try to allow them to talk. That's up to you. I can try to cut it open but maybe it will be better for you to deal with." He walked away chuckling to himself.
"Will I be grounded for this?" Yea I gotta cover my ass before undoing what I did. Daddy shook his head no. Mama came in covered in paint.
"Leave your father like that. This is the first time in three thousand years he can't say a word. I think he can wait a couple of hours. It is just perfect now he can't complain about what I have done in the house."
Wow I could not say anything to her back she took daddy and ran out the back door. I concentrated on Jasper and it actually worked. He gave me a smirk and I ran to the kitchen. Great just what I need I feel dizzy. I grabbed onto the countertop to steady myself. I whispered "I need blood Jas like now." He zipped through the kitchen preparing a cup. Just as he set the cup down I fell into blackness.
Carlisle POV
After seeing what she did to Caius and Jasper I headed to my study to call Eleazar. We were still puzzled by her powers. Tanya had answered the phone stating he was out on a hunting trip. I felt something was wrong in the house since it was too quiet. I was just heading out of my office when I saw Jasper carrying Isabella.
"She collapsed again Carlisle. I just sat the blood in front of her and it happened. What is going on? The last episode was nearly 3 months ago." I knew he was worried and I knew Caius would be also.
"Call Caius back and let me look her over. It might be nothing. She did have a stressful day from what I heard." She started to scream which was not a good sign as soon as Jasper lay in her bed. Those were screams of venom taking over the body. "Jasper she is changing we can't stop it this time. I smell the venom try to keep her calm while I call everyone here." I felt hopeless seeing her like this. There was no turning back now and we will have a newborn on our hands soon.
Caius had gotten his mouth unstuck when I saw him arguing with Dora. "Caius and Dora you two need to come inside. Isabella is starting her change and there is nothing I can do or even anyone can do. The venom is spreading quickly from wherever it was stored." They ran up the stairs into her bedroom.
Alice and Edward flew into the house. I felt useless for the first time in all my years. Edward came to me sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself. "Carlisle stop belittling yourself. Bella is changing and there was nothing any of us could do. We were in class when Alice got a vision of her using a new power. Then she got hit with another one that made us skip out of school. She saw Jasper preparing a cup of blood and after that Bella collapsed. Seeing Jasper lay her down and the screams started she knew than her change is happening. Her vision plays out she will take a week to change. What we do need to do is prepare Caius because she will claim Jasper when she wakes."
"I will try, Edward make the calls to Peter and Volterra. Her uncles need to know what is going on."
"I will and also will call Emmett and Rosalie back home." He took his leave to make the calls and Caius had come back down and sat next to me.
"Caius, I am so sorry we did not know she would change now. Did Alice fill you in?"
"She did and I do know that her body is changing. It seems as if she is aging also with this change. Do you think she will actually claim her mate when she wakes?"
"I believe so. If she does we need to make ourselves scarce. She will destroy any of us who try to stop her."
"I thought so and I am going to try not to make a scene. I guess her biological mother was wrong about her changing at 18."
"What?"
"She came to me as ghost saying she will always be battling her vampire side. She also told me that she would be a vampire at 18. I think honestly things changed when we moved here. Is she really going to burn for a week?"
"Yes and I actually do believe you about seeing her ghost. Edward's mother took me for surprise during his second day of changing. So I do believe in ghosts. Why not there are werewolves and vampires why not ghosts?" He chuckled at me. We needed to lighten the mood.
"The brothers are coming in two days. Peter and Charlotte are in route here from North Carolina. Emmett and Rosalie will be here in about four days. They are in the middle of Africa and traveling at night."
"Thank you Edward let's go hunt we will need it."
Bella POV- Day 2 of change
My whole body was on fire and I wanted the pain to stop. I heard the voices and they all sounded familiar. Why did my vampire side decide now to completely take over my body? So many questions to answers unknown until this change is done. I could sense my mate in this burning inferno. "Jasper please do not suffer." I think I spoke them out loud. I felt my body changing like I was growing. I left off more screams after I felt bones reshaping themselves.
Day 3
The pain is starting to become bearable. I need more venom if I do not want to suffer longer. How in the hell can I tell someone. Let me try connecting to daddy I feel his presence. I found it. "Daddy please, make it stop. I need more venom injected it will speed this up more. Have everyone bite. I do not care. It burns so much."
"Are you sure about that? Wanting us to bite you to inject more venom."
I hissed in pain "Yes do it quickly."
"I will…" I lost my link to him. I than felt bites on my neck, wrists, and ankles. More venom was pushed into my system. I screamed louder than before.
Alice POV Day 3
When Caius told us what Isabella wanted, we agreed. Caius, Dora, Peter, Charlotte, and Jasper all injected more venom into her. My vision of her waking up in seven days changed. She will be up in less than 10 hours now.
"It worked with injecting more venom. Expect her to wake in about 10 hours. I think as soon as her heart starts giving all of us need to leave except Jasper."
They all agreed but not willingly.
Day 4
It has finally arrived she will wake in twenty minutes. "Let's go all of us it is time. Jasper good luck. She is going to be a bit feisty." I giggled grabbing Edward's hand and we all took off outside of the house.
Jasper POV
Isabella's heart started to speed up until it finally gave out. Slowly opening her eyes she took in her surroundings. Well I be damned her eyes changed to an icy blue color. That was odd for a vampire. Then again she is odd. She finally laid eyes on me. I didn't have time to respond I was sprawled out on the floor with her pinning me to the ground.
"MINE!" She yelled and then I felt her teeth sink into my neck.
A/N: Well I sort of took a different path on this. There are reasons why I threw off my outline of this chapter. Sure I would have liked her to stay human longer. Do not worry she will be still attending school just as a vampire now. She is not a typical newborn of course.
