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Bella

Thomas walked hesitantly behind me. I weaved my way through the halls to the audience chamber. I opened the doors and escorted a slightly shaking Thomas to the center of the room, then I took my place behind the Masters' and brought my shield up around Felix, Jane and the Masters'. I was pleased to see that Jasper's shield was still up, I longed to run to him to take him in my arms, but we were still focused on business at present.

I focused on business, barely. I kept the shields up and I watched Jasper with longing. I didn't listen to Thomas's interview.

When he went to his quarters I addressed Aro, Marcus and Caius myself. "The Cullens have broken the law again."

"Are you sure you aren't holding a grudge, Bella," Marcus asked kindly.

"I am certainly holding a grudge, but that does not change facts. He knew what we were, where the seat of our government was located, your names and other details. Once again he never mentioned Emmett or Rose giving him information. He did mention Esme and Carlisle."

"What would you have us do young Bella."

"Uphold justice as is our task. Perhaps you need a gift finder who doesn't give out your name and address?"

"We will take it under consideration Bella,"

"Yes, Masters."

"How did you find the trip young Bella?" Caius asked.

"Boston is lovely this time of year and I must remember to bring my own book for the trip next time. Felix kindly let me borrow one of his again."

"You can greet your Jasper now that the chamber is empty young Bella. I can feel your need as if I am the empath." Aro commented dryly.

Jasper took me in his arms and swung me around kissing me the entire way.

"If I may speak freely?"

"Yes, Bella,"

I was able to shield Jasper the entire time I was gone on my trip. No one could have harmed him. I would like to see if I can shield you three, leave the room for a short time, and see if the shield still exists when I come back."

"By all means, Bella," Aro said.

I made their shield a little stronger and focusing left the room for five minutes. Entering again I could see all shields firmly in place. "It worked," I exclaimed.

"Very good young Bella, "Aro said. "Now let's try thirty minutes."

I left the audience chamber, made my way up to my rooms, let my hair down and returned to the audience chamber.

"It worked! I have a goal that leaves you always shielded, you three, Felix and Jane as well as Jasper."

"A lofty goal but one I have no doubt you can achieve in time," Marcus commented.

"For now, Felix put a guard on Thomas and see that he gets food and drink three times a day. Jane, I'd like for you to guard the door, Jasper I'd like for you to begin young Bella's combat training."

"Masters, I must feed first. Can we begin combat training in the forest after I have sought out my meal?"

"Yes, go young Bella, the burn must be getting to you quite a lot by now."

As Jasper and I left quickly, I heard Jane say, "They won't get to combat training for a while."

I winked back at Jane and she just laughed.

The hunt took a while the first bear I found had cubs so I continued my search until I found a large wolf. After the wolf was dry I had to settle for two deer.

Only then did we get down to combat training. First, Jasper showed me how to block a punch. We practiced that late into the night. Next, he taught me how to block kicks. We practiced that into the morning. Combining the two was difficult. Blocking punches and kicks intermittently was too big a challenge so Jasper slowed down and built up his speed slowly until I could block anything he threw at me. Thirsty again, I found another deer.

Next Jasper taught me to punch then how to kick. Again we practiced with him blocking my punches and kicks. He sped it up until I didn't even have to think about what I was doing. I punched and kicked naturally.

Slowing down again Jasper punched and kicked and so did I, combining all the skills I learned so far. Jasper slowly built up speed until I was working my hardest to both block and punch. Then he sped up a little more until I had it down. Then he said I could join in the guard's practice sessions. I could always put my shield up if I was loosing.

It was a surprise when Felix showed up beside us and asked us to return to the castle.

Back in my black robe, with the hood up, We entered the audience chamber. I was pleased to see their shield's still strong.

We each took our places and waited for instruction.

"We have a large coven coming who has broken the law. We will give them their say but I fear the punishment might be death.

Jane fetch Alec, Felix you stay behind them.

In minutes Jane and Alec appeared. Each taking their place on either side of the thrones.

In came eight vampires. They looked ragged and dirty, their clothes were torn by poor handling or long wear.

"You are charged with creating an immortal child. Where is this child?"

"I am, one of the vampires stepped forward. They looked as old as Jane or Alec.

"How old are you?"

"Fifteen sirs."

"Alec"

The vampires were frozen, seemingly unaware of their surroundings.

"This vampire is as old as our dear ones. He is not an immortal child. If we killed him we'd have people calling for Jane and Alec and that can't happen.

"Alec"

The vampires regained their senses.

"This boy is the youngest any of you have created?"

"Yes, sir."

"Are any of you gifted?"

"I can move small things with my mind said one.

"I can normally read the thoughts of humans." said another.

"I can call rain," said a third.

"Would you eight like to join the guard with us?"

Four stepped forward, and four stepped back,

"We would like to." said the oldest of the four who stepped forward.

"We only want to go home," said the four who stepped back.

Very well, Felix, show our new recruits to their chambers. Major, show the others an inconspicuous way out. Both men moved to do as they were told.

"Isn't it nice when it turns out we don't have to punish anyone," Marcus said.

"Bella did your shield hold while you were gone?" Aro asked.

"Yes, Master."

"Very well, keep your shield in place and continue your combat training with the Major in the training room.

When Jasper got back, we went to the training room and started back where we left off. Punching and kicking each other and blocking the others attack. Jasper increased the speed till I had to anticipate where he would be and what he would do but still I was succeeding.

If I get you from behind like this what do you do?

Next, I learned holds and throws. A crowd did gather to watch my training. Hours later when I had mastered all of the holds and throws I was to begin learning how to decapitate a body. This scared me. I couldn't practice this with my beloved Jasper. "Jasper, I can't..."

"We'll go over the theory and when you are threatened, believe me, you can."

There was so much to know that even my vampire brain was getting overwhelmed. Finally, we fought with everything I'd been taught except for how to decapitate someone. I don't think it's possible for Mates to fight to the death. The death of one would be the death of the other. There were cheers and jeers and some were cheering for me but I couldn't focus on that. Jasper was using every trick he had to try to get me and I was determined to win. Eventually, the crowd called it a draw.

Finally, we made it back to our rooms. I took a shower to get off the dust of the day and Jasper made love to me till the early hours of the morning. Who would have thought my life could be complete here of all places.

The next morning Felix sought us out while we were still in bed. We dressed quickly and met him in the hallway. "Yes, Felix," I wanted to tell you there is a mission that takes me to Forks, Washington. I don't know how to say this Bella but your father has been killed by Victoria.

"I have to go with you."

"That's just it, you can't. You are dead to all of the people there but I'm going in your place."

Jasper's arms were tight around me. "Kill her for me, Felix. The Cullens said she had a gift for evasion. If you can chase her to the treaty line the shape-shifters may kill her for you but don't count on there being a body until you see it yourself and set it on fire. Couldn't I change my appearance and accompany you that way?"

"No Bella, you've been ordered to stay here and continue guarding the Masters but Alec and Chelsea are coming with me."

"Don't cross the treaty line. I want you to come back. Thank you for telling me."

I fell into Jasper's arms and sobbed tear-less sobs. He picked me up and carried me back into our room.