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I own nothing besides the plot and the story title. All other credit goes to Stephenie Meyer.
RECAP
Peter and Charlotte stole Jasper's attention from Bella, who let out a small growl. Jasper looked back at Bella and told her that he wasn't going anywhere. She nodded and smiled at him again.
Chapter Seven
Charlotte grabbed Jasper into a bear hug, or at least the biggest bear hug she could give seeing as how Jasper was so much taller than her. Peter pulled Bella into a hug just as quickly. He wanted to avoid as much confrontation as possible, and he also didn't want his niece to attack his wife.
Bella began to growl lowly, but as soon as he heard it Jasper moved to her side and started whispering in her ear that he was hers only.
Renee knew what was going on, but Charlie stood there in the state of confusion. He thought it was odd that Peter would hold Bella so close while greeting his brother. Charlie then turned to the front door just as Carlisle and Esme walked onto the porch, walking next up Alice and Edward.
As soon as Bella calmed down, she turned to Charlotte apologetically. Charlotte held her arms wide open, and Bella jumped into them. Peter turned to Jasper and gave him a brief man-hug.
It was then that Bella noticed that everyone was staring at her. Bella walked up to Alice, and Alice introduced Bella to the Cullen family.
"Bella, this is my mom and dad, Esme and Carlisle Cullen. And this is my goofball of a brother and his wife, Emmett and Rosalie. And you just met my other brother, Jasper," Alice introduced everyone. As Bella was introduced to the Cullens, she shook their hands or gave them a hug.
Jasper noticed that Alice had elbowed Bella when he was introduced. He hoped no one else had seen, even though Peter and Charlotte, and now Alice and Edward?... (Jasper noticed a small nod from Edward) and Edward now what is going on and what happened. Jasper couldn't believe that he finally found his soul mate after all these years. He wasn't even sure that he could be the right soul mate for her-what with all the pain and agony that he has known his whole life.
Edward growled at him, hearing this. Edward already thought of Bella as his little sister. And now Jasper was thinking that he wouldn't be enough for her.
Everyone had heard Edward growl at Jasper, and Bella immediately attack Edward, pulling him away from the others so they wouldn't try to stop her. Bella wrapped her shield around her and Edward, then she proceeded to attack him, ripping him limb from limb.
Jasper jumped into action as soon as Bella attacked. Peter and Charlotte were the only other ones to try to calm Bella down.
"JASPER, YOU ARE THE ONLY THAT CAN CALM BELLA DOWN AT THIS POINT. LOOK AT HER EYES," Peter yelled to him.
Jasper looked towards his soul mate and realized that her eyes were a deep violet. He spun towards Peter for some answers.
"Jasper! We don't have time. If you don't hurry, then Edward will soon be a pile of ashes—don't ask how he will be turned into ashes! JUST CALM YOUR GIRL DOWN NOW!" Peter yelled at Jasper.
Jasper stared at him in shock until the sounds of a vampire being torn apart met his ears.
"Bella? Sweetheart? Can you hear me?" Jasper tried pushing calming emotions towards his love, but her shield kept blocking them.
Peter shook his head and tried to get the Major out to play.
"Major now is no time to play around. Come on Major. Isabella needs you right now." Peter pleaded with Major Jasper Whitlock, God of War. Peter noticed the change immediately and hissed for everyone to kneel down and don't look the Major in the eyes.
"ISABELLA!" rang out in the field.
Isabella gasped and dropped Edward and turned around slowly.
"ISABELLA PUT DOWN YOUR SHIELD RIGHT NOW!" Major commanded.
Jasper noticed the change right away. Bella collapsed on the ground, and sobs broke through her chest. Jasper went to her and pulled her into his lap. He began to stroke her hair and purr for her. She just kept sobbing, and Jasper didn't know what else to do. He took no notice to Alice and Carlisle running to Edward, who was only in three pieces; his full attention was on his mate, sobbing in his lap.
Slowly her sobs gave way to hiccups, and Bella looked up to Jasper, eyes full of sorrow. "I'm so sorry. I don't know what happened. I just heard him growl at you, and then I attacked him. I don't even know why I did, just that I did. What's wrong with me?" Bella cried pitifully.
"Darlin', nothing is wrong with you. You were running on your instincts; you did nothing wrong. Edward should have been more careful. He knew what was happening, yet he took no thought as to what he was doing," Jasper said, running his fingers through Bella's hair.
"What is happening? Why did I act instinctually? What do I feel like this?" Bella questioned.
Charlie, unfortunately, had heard everything that was said. He stormed over to Bella and Jasper. He snatched Bella out of Jasper's grasp; Jasper hissed, and Bella hissed at her father and then looked so contrite.
"I am so sorry daddy. I didn't-"
Peter then stepped forward and got everyone's attention. "Hold on, hold on. Jasper, why don't you take Bella to your meadow and explain what's goin' on. And I will explain it to everyone here."
Jasper nodded and led Bella away from everyone else. "Come on, darlin'. How about I explain why you feel the way you do?"
"That would be wonderful," Bella laughed nervously.
Jasper led Bella by the hand for about fifteen minutes, running. Jasper pulled Bella in front of him and covered her eyes. Bella tensed up immediately. "Calm down Bells. It's ok. I just want this place to be a surprise," Jasper purred into her ear.
She allowed him to lead her to his meadow. Her excitement grew until she couldn't handle it anymore. "Please Jazz, can I look now?"
"Jazz?"
"Well you called me darlin' and Bells. I figured that I could give you a nickname. Although I also like Major."
Jasper laughed and nuzzled Bella's neck. "Whatever makes you happy darlin'. Just please don't call me Jazzy; it sounds so feminine."
Bella laughed, "Yea I agree. You are most definitely not feminine, Major."
Jasper purred, much to Bella's delight. "Well darlin' we're here," Jasper whispered in her ear as he brought his hands away.
