So, there's going to be a minor southern coven arc during this time frame. This is to repair Jasper, Alice and Hekate's relationship. Also, some canon characters will be appearing that will lead to some future problems for the Volturi. I'm dying to get the kings and Hekate together but this is too good to pass up. Soon, though.
Also, I will be changing a few things about the vampires in this world. Just as in my Safe and Sound saga, vampires will be ably to cry. Hekate's tattoos won't be removed either. I always hated that bit about Twilight. I have many tattoos myself and would hate to see them just fade away. You know tattoos would look amazing as a vampire anyways, especially in sunlight.
Rant over, haha.
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Alice hummed as she straightened the black comforter on the queen-sized bed in Hekate's new bedroom. Hekate wouldn't be sleeping ever again but she could relax and enjoy her room. That's why Alice spent the past two days in their home decorating the home. The first day was cleaning and decorating everything else, including her and Jasper's rooms. Well their room and a second room that was as a giant closet.
Jasper finished hanging up the blackout curtains on all of Hekate's windows, that way she could relax in the dark when she wanted. It was hard to hide from the sun in the south after all. Hekate was also a lover of everything dark, something Alice tried to theme her room after.
Hekate's walls were light gray, the carpet black. Her furniture was all dark wood. She had a lot of huge windows to let in natural light, be it sunshine or the moonlight. Her bed had light gray sheets, a black comforter with moon phases. Her pillows were a mixture of gray and black. She had a canopy around her bed as well, something Alice couldn't resist. She was spoiling Hekate and Jasper was too. They felt like they should after all the crap they put the poor girl through.
Jasper leaned against Hekate's armoire, watching as Alice tossed another black pillow onto her bed. "Have you seen when she's going to wake up? I don't want her to wake up alone."
Alice disappeared to the huge pile of boxes in the living room, running back with the boxes containing the stuff for Hekate's bathroom. "It should be soon! I have just enough time to get this all set up."
Jasper looked over in the direction of the guest house, across from the pool. He could hear her heart still beating. It was beating slower than yesterday, a sign that her transformation was almost over. "She still hasn't made a single sound."
Alice put the fluffy towels on the rack, speaking normally since she knew Jasper could hear her just fine. "I know… It's worried me a little. She has to be in pain but internalizing it all not to bother us."
Jasper walked into the bathroom, taking the shower supplies and placing them on the built-in shelves. "I wish she wouldn't… Though, I don't know if screaming would help or not. I'm just glad it's almost over for her."
Alice hung the bathrobe on the hook by the shower, running her fingers over the soft fabric while she sighed. "I know…" She smiled softly when Jasper wrapped his arms around her, kissing her neck softly. "I'm glad it's just us for a while though… It's nice."
Jasper smiled softly, kissing the top of her head next. "It has been rather nice, Darlin." He squeezed her gently, picking her up and chuckling when she grinned at him. "We should get away from the others more often." Alice hummed her agreement as he leaned up to kiss her husband, caressing his cheekbone gently.
They both stopped when they heart the rhythmic heartbeat falter before stopping.
Alice looked up at Jasper, smirking. "She's awake."
Jasper gently sat his wife down before running to the guest house, Alice beside him. Jasper opened the door first, standing in front of Alice because he knew Hekate would be disoriented. He couldn't take any chances though, Hekate was a newborn now and stronger than them both. Not to mention her powers that would most likely be amplified. "Hekate?"
{X}
Hekate had gotten used to the never-ending cycle of burning lava in her body, feeling her body changing as she was changed. She got used to the silence, besides the sounds coming from Alice and Jasper when they were home.
She was going to tease them about how many times they had sex, thinking she couldn't hear them. She could but she did her best to block them out, day dreaming. Anything to block out those sounds, it was rather disturbing to her.
She then began to feel different after what seemed like a week but had to only be three days later. She could feel her body slowing down, shutting down on her as the venom was absorbed into her. She could feel her heart slowing down, the familiar sound getting quieter and quieter until she felt her heart stop with a painful skip. She couldn't breathe anymore but it wasn't like before when she really did die.
Her consciousness wasn't being overtaken by darkness, she didn't feel herself slipping away. She felt stronger, like she needed to open her eyes. She felt incredible!
She could hear the birds outside, the wind blowing the grass and dirt outside. She could hear footsteps approaching the room she was in. She could feel the sunlight on her skin but it felt different. It didn't feel like it would burn her. It was a gentle warmth now. She didn't feel like she needed to gasp for breath since her lungs stopped working it seemed.
So… She really was a vampire now? It was kind of surreal.
"Hekate?" Jasper's voice sounded different now too. It was deeper and she could pick up on his accent a lot more. She could hear every movement he made from the fabric. She could even smell the fabric. It was a cotton blend. She could smell carboard, some fruity scents and an underlying musky smell that had to be Jasper's scent. There was a sweeter one mixing with his, Alice's scent.
Hekate opened her eyes, feeling even more lost. Her vision was so different now. She could see fucking dust in the air. She could see the individual granules in the ceiling above her. She could see everything! She then wanted to see Jasper and Alice, her body moving before she thought about it.
That's how Hekate ended up flying forward and falling onto her face. She groaned as she laid there, "I thought being a vampire meant you were suddenly graceful."
Alice's laughter reached her ears, sounding even more beautiful than when Hekate was human. "It will. You just have to get used to your new body."
Hekate then felt Jasper's hands lift her up, grinning down at her. "Though that's one way to start off your new life."
Hekate would have rolled her eyes but she was taking the couple in, able to see them so much better now. First, their skin was sparkling in the sunlight streaming through the windows and door. Secondly, she could see the bite marks on Jasper's skin. She could see their individual hair strands, the color flecks in their eyes. "Wow… You two are so beautiful." Alice giggled while Jasper just grinned at her.
Alice then gently motioned towards the bathroom. "You should look at yourself, Hekate. You've always been beautiful but now…"
Hekate felt a little nervous, knowing her eyes were red now. She was also a little worried about her appearance. She hadn't been in the best shape when she was turned. She then gasped when Alice grabbed her hand, gently pulling her into the bathroom. Hekate could tell Alice had to use a lot of strength to get her to move. She also knew Alice was only able to do so because Hekate was too stunned still to resist.
That's when Alice turned Hekate to face the floor length mirror on one wall. The woman she saw was like a better-looking cousin of hers. It didn't seem like her but it did at the same time. Her skin was smooth, not an imperfection showing. Her skin had lightened a few shades but she wasn't as pale as most of the Cullens. She and Jasper were the same skin tone now, since she and Jasper were tan before being turned.
Hekate's hair seemed tamer now, not frizzy at all. It was perfectly wavy throughout. Her eyebrows filled in a little. Her freckles were barely present now. Her eyes though… Her once chocolate-brown eyes were a striking red. "Wow…"
Alice smiled up at her, "You're gorgeous, Hekate."
Hekate then looked down, seeing what she was wearing. She was wearing a black tank top, a soft bralette on underneath it. She had on black shorts and she could feel some underwear on, knowing Alice had changed her at some point. Hekate sighed happily when her tattoos were still there, the skin just seeming more flawless now. The color stood out more now since she was so pale. "Oh, thank god. I hoped these would still be here."
Jasper laughed then, shaking his head as he watched from the doorway. "Of course, one of your first worries is about your tattoos."
Hekate pouted, "I spent a lot of time and money getting these done. Time, money, blood and tissue."
Alice giggled again, watching the two bickering like they used to do. "Oh, leave her alone, Jasper. They're beautiful and she loves them."
Jasper smiled softly before raising an eyebrow at Hekate, "You've been acting very calm since you woke up. A lot of newborns… act a bit wild. The new senses, abilities and thirst are too much for them. They act a bit crazy." That was confusing the hell out of him. Although, he shouldn't be that surprised considering who the newborn was. She had been surprising him since they met after all.
Hekate had always been strange. She had a wisdom that she shouldn't have had for someone so young. She was wary of them at first but never treated them like monsters. She loved them all for the individuals they were, not for what they could do for her like a certain teenager. Hekate also withstood the pain of the transformation without crying out once.
Hekate rubbed at her throat, frowning slightly. "It's painful, the thirst, now that I know what it is." She then looked up at them, tilting her head. "I don't smell or hear any heartbeats though, besides small animals. It's not too bad right now."
Alice rubbed her shoulder, "That's partially why we bought this estate. It's very secluded and has ton of private land that we bought with it. There shouldn't be humans for miles."
Jasper walked back into the main room of the guest house, "Let's go hunting that way you can quench your thirst."
Hekate slowly stepped outside of the building, her eyes adjusting easily to the bright sun. She was distracted by the beauty of the home by her skin. She was glittering in the sun, looking like she rolled in a kid's craft project, but in a good way. It didn't look silly on her, it made her look beautiful… She smiled softly at the sight, just noticing that Alice was talking.
"-ange… I brought your clothes and bought some more in a town nearby. It's all in your closet in your room. I know you're going to love it all! We spent an entire day decorating it for you."
Jasper frowned softly as he hugged his wife, able to easily see over her. "We just wanted you to be comfortable… and be happy. We feel so terrible for what we did to you, Hekate. We never should have let Edward coerce us to leave."
Alice narrowed her eyes, looking at the water in the pool and the light hitting it. "He was a spoiled brat and I was hoping to calm him down… and to help Jasper." She glanced back at Hekate, frowning softly as her gaze softened. "I never wanted to hurt you so much, Hekate. I should have realized sooner…"
Hekate listened to them both, feeling very mixed. She was happy to hear them apologize but she was still mad at them. She didn't know if mad was the right word… She forgave them when they saved her but… They hurt her very badly and left her entirely alone, terrified and with no one to talk to… They didn't want to leave her but they still let an immortal teenager throwing a tantrum influence them.
"I forgive you both." She saw them perk up a little at that, almost wanting to stop there but she had to get this off her chest. "But, you both hurt me, deeply. You're going to have to make it up to me." She felt something cold and wet on her face, reaching up to her cheeks. She brought back her fingers and saw a viscous, silvery liquid on her fingers. "Venom?"
Alice handed her a handkerchief, smiling sadly at her while her own eyes seemed wet. "We cry venom… All of our bodily fluids are replaced by venom after the change."
Hekate wiped at her cheeks while she smiled sadly at her two friends. "Can I get a hug before we go hunting? I missed you guys like crazy, you idiot vampires." She laughed as her limbs were crushed to her body, both of them wrapping around her tightly. Alice was nuzzling into Hekate's arm while Jasper had his chin on Hekate's head. Hekate let more tears fall as she enjoyed the moment, feeling happy for the first time in weeks.
{X}
Hekate loved running as a vampire even though she hated it as a human. She was ridiculously fast now, moving too fast for humans and animals to see. No matter how much she ran or exerted herself she never got tired either, she never lost her breathe. Not that she had breath to lose, vampires didn't need to breathe. She even got competitive with the couple, racing them as they ran for the far western edge of Texas, where there were more predators to choose from.
Alice commented on how Hekate really didn't want her first meal to be a rabbit. It didn't seem appealing to Hekate anyways. Rabbits were too soft and cute to be food. It grossed her out to think about, but not as much as it would have before.
Hekate nearly hit Jasper when he stopped, crouching down. She immediately crouched as well, scanning the horizon as she looked for what Jasper was seeing. That's when she saw it. There was a mountain lion stalking a small group of deer. She could hear the heartbeats of all the animals, smell their blood and it hear it rushing through their veins. She felt the venom pool in her mouth and her throat burned like she swallowed acid. She stayed still no matter how badly she wanted to run and snap the animal's neck and drain it dry.
She guessed that was the natural instincts Jasper mentioned on the way here.
Alice motioned for Hekate to go forward, smiling softly. "Go ahead."
Hekate nodded softly, tracking the mountain lion's movements through the grass. She slowly began moving through the grass, making sure to stay low and not step on anything that would make a noise. She didn't want to alert the deer or mountain lion until she was ready. She managed to sneak up behind the mountain lion, close enough it was noticing there was something hunting it instead. Its movements became uncertain, looking wary. The deer noticed the mountain lion, racing for safety. That caused the mountain lion and Hekate to spring into action. Hekate grabbed the mountain lion and tackled it to the ground, pinning its head down with her arm. She kept its body pinned with her own, using just enough force so it couldn't move. She didn't want to hurt it, it was still a living creature. It was giving her life like it would have taken life from the deer. It was the circle of life. One that should be respected.
That's why she gently cradled the lion while it roared, trying to get away from her. She then focused on her ability, the one she used to fear. It felt different accessing it now. It was stronger now, much stronger. She reached for just enough to kill the lion but it sent a shockwave through her arms it felt like. The lion died before it's heart could beat another time, it going limp beneath her. Hekate's hands were still shaking as she let go, watching them shake. "Oh shit."
Jasper appeared by her side, dropping a dear carcass down before him. Alice then walked up, wiping at her mouth with a handkerchief. Their eyes were a lot lighter but held worry for her now. "What's wrong?"
Hekate looked up at them, smelling the blood on them and still lingering in the deer. She kept her eyes on Jasper though, staying leaned over the mountain lion. "My power is a lot stronger now… I didn't expect it and used more than necessary. My hands just feel staticky, I'm fine."
Alice and Jasper both relaxed at that. Alice then picked up Jasper's deer, tossing it to where hers was laying. "We'll give you some privacy and head back. Catch up when you're done?"
Hekate nodded softly, smiling at Jasper who looked unsure about leaving her. "I'm okay, Jasper. It's just a little weird to try this for the first time with you two watching."
Jasper sighed and gently patted her shoulder, "Alright. Just be careful. If you smell a human just run for us."
Hekate nodded as she watched them run back towards the house, smiling fondly. She waited a bit before looking back down at the mountain lion. She then reached down, biting into the animal's neck. She didn't like the feeling of fur in her mouth but she loved the feeling of blood filling her mouth. It was like honey as it moved down her throat, putting out the fire there. She quickly drank the animal's blood until no more flowed. She sat back, licking at her lips as she enjoyed the feeling. She felt like she was a feather with how light she felt.
She was happy.
{X}
Hekate walked into her room, finding it from the elegant font of her name painted on the door. The door was dark wood with her name written in a light blue, little stars and a moon on the end of her name. She nearly gasped when she saw the inside of her room, deciding that the Whitlocks needed a hug for this. It was amazing!
She walked to the closet and smiled fondly when she saw her clothes and the new ones Alice bought her. She pulled out a black band shirt, a red plaid skirt to match and slipped on some flats. She pulled her hair back with a clip she found in the bathroom, still a little dazed from her room. She could tell they really did their best to make her feel comfortable. It meant a lot to her.
She listened in to find the couple, hearing them talking in the direction of the living room. She walked past the other empty rooms, her room on the other side of the house from the master bedroom. She passed the archway into the kitchen and dining room. She walked a bit further and came to the big living room. It was very open with lofty ceilings. There was floor to ceiling windows around the room and a stone fireplace. There were tan couches scattered around the room, most focused around the entertainment center and fireplace. It was decorated with rustic furniture and some contemporary decorations, a mix of the couple's tastes. It was cute.
Jasper was sitting on the couch, leaning into the arm while his legs were on the coffee table. He was reading a book on philosophy. Alice was sitting beside him, sitting cross legged. She had a sketch book in her lap, some magazines scattered on the couch beside her. Hekate could see a dress Alice was designing when she got closer.
Jasper was the first to look up, smiling at her. "Feel better?"
Hekate nodded as she leaned against the couch, smiling at them. "Yeah…"
Alice moved over, laying her stuff on the coffee table. Jasper laid his book down away, facing Alice while he gently tugged Hekate towards them. Hekate fell onto the couch before smiling when Alice turned her to face Jasper. "What are you doing?"
Alice began playing with Hekate's hair, taking it down from the clip to gently scratch at her scalp. "Enjoying some us time."
Jasper smiled at Hekate fondly, gently patting her hands that were on her thighs before moving Hekate's legs on his lap so she could relax. "We missed you. We want to spend time with you."
Hekate felt her un-beating heart swell in her chest, venom collecting in her eyes. "Guys…"
Alice wrapped her arms around Hekate, trying not to cry herself. "We love you so much, Hekate… I'm so sorry."
Jasper's own pain was exasperated by the girls' pain, venom tears threatening to spill as well. "We had a major part in why you felt you had no reason to live, Hekate… If we had been there with you… Maybe you wouldn't have felt so alone, so miserable. We could have helped you…"
Hekate's body began to shake as she cried, venom tears falling on her skirt and staining the fabric. "Who knows… Maybe I wouldn't have, maybe I would have even with your help…" She glanced up at Jasper, reaching out for his hand, "You're here now… I'm alive and we're together."
Jasper held her hand before pulling her into a hug as well, turning Hekate into a sandwitch. "We're together now and we're going to be here to help you every step of the way as you adjust."
Alice squeezed her gently, kissing her shoulder. "No matter what."
Hekate smiled softly while she enjoyed the hugs she was receiving, "I love you guys…"
"We love you too, Hekate."
