DISCLAIMER: I am in no way,shape or form associated or affiliated with Stephenie Meyer. She owns everything apart from the plot. (Im The Genious That Came Up With That)
And now that we've cleared up the fact I'm just your average Joe (or Beckky?) shall we continue with the story?
I think we shall...
Awaken My Soul; Chapter Eight
Stronger than yesterday,
Now it's nothing but my way,
My loneliness ain't killing me no more,
I'm stronger.
That I ever thought that I could be, baby,
I used to go with the flow,
Didn't really care 'bout me,
You might think that I can't take it, but you're wrong.
Stronger - Britney Spears
Back at the warehouse we met up with the family and they immediately took in my dishevelled appearance.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't ickle Bella getting some action at last, you were like a -what- 168 year old virgin?" Victoria, oh you'll get yours. Do not worry!
"Who said I was a virgin?"
"Your ignorant ex-dick head, of course."
"PFFT! I lost my big 'V' at 14."
"Why did I ever try and kill you? I knew I should have gone after the prude." The way she spoke the word, like it was a bad taste on her tongue. I had to laugh.
"Ah well, what's done, is done. No point in regretting something that can't be changed!" Okay, enough chit-chat, people to see, bitches to kill and a horny boyfriend to take care of - and not specifically in that order.
"Okay now, let's go inside and see what my babies can do, shall we?" I motioned for everyone to go in front of me through the door, when the Cullen's - minus Jasper - stepped inside they gasped. I walked in and saw what caused their surprise. Though I told them to go on home, there was my army - fighting, duelling and beating each other, like the professionals they were. Victoria stood at the podium we were making our way to and commanded their attention.
"Attention!" I walked up behind Victoria as my vampires all stood to attention, in a Mexican wave formation. I addressed them with authority in my tone.
"At ease! Ladies and gentlemen of the VLA, as you know in 6 days we will be fighting again and so to prepare we are having a few new rule changes - temporary ones of course.
Number one: my new second-in-command will be Jasper Whitlock of Maria's original army, you will treat him with the same amount - if not more - respect that you treat me with; you do as he says, when he says and how he says no questions asked.
Number two: we will train from 11pm till 8am everyday except the last day, any other time is your own, to do with as you will.
Number three: ANY and I mean ANY persons caught breaking these rules will be destroyed by me personally and IMMEDIATLEY.
Do you all understand?" They stood to attention and shouted:
"Ma'am, yes, Ma'am!"
"Good! Now get to work training starts in half an hour! Be prepared, because I guarantee for the first time in your existences you will be near the point of TOTAL exhaustion!" I left the podium and the army broke away talking to each other about the rules.
"Ma'am?" Victoria approached me.
"Yeah, Vick?"
"Am I being demoted for this mission, Ma'am?"
"Course not, Vick. I need you to be my eyes and ears on Maria's movement and progress, I want to know where she is, what she's doing and who she's doing it with at ALL times. Take two members with you, the weaker ones, if you will and report to me every 6 hours." She stood straight and saluted me.
"Yes, General." I returned the gesture.
"Dismissed, Major." With a swift bow, she turned and walked towards the stealthy, weaker soldiers. I turned back to the Cullen's who again were openly staring at me in awe... again! I smiled sweetly.
"Can I help you?"
"Yeah, baby. I have a tent in my pants; can you help me take it down?" Emmett always was the comedian.
"Not right now. There is a bathroom around here, help yourself. You have 10 minutes."
"Ten minutes, until what?"
"Were you not listening to me just now?!"
"Nah, I was staring at your ass in those jeans... heaven!" He sighed.
"You're training in... 6 minutes so hurry up!"
"Yes, Ma'am!" He winked and ran to find the toilets. I looked to Esme.
"I can't let you fight, Mum."
"What? Why not?!"
"Because, after evaluating you... I'm guessing your not much of a fighter, your more organisational, therefore I'm giving you the job of mission control, I want you to use you skills to take care of my army and let them know they aren't alone and also if you could maybe... sort out this place a bit... make it more accessible and easier to fight in?"
"My pleasure, general." She said about to salute me I ran to her before her arm was in the air and gave her a huge hug.
"Love you, Momma and its daughter to you!" She laughed and hugged me back.
"I'm so proud of you, baby. Now, let's see what we can do with this place." With that she left. I looked to Carlisle.
"Now, Pops. I have a very special mission to ask of you, go with Victoria, you're a lover, not a fighter and I don't want to make you do something you'll regret, you're too compassionate for this place."
"My baby-bell always looking out for us even when we do not deserve it, thank you, I accept." I went and hugged him.
"You do deserve it, Daddy. I love you. Now go!"
"I love you." He left.
"Alice, there is no way in hell your fighting, Capish?" She smiled.
"I know... can I help Esme with decoration then?" She was so hopeful, I couldn't say no.
"Go, Pix and do what you do next." She ran at me squealing.
"YAY! I PROMISE YOU WONT REGRET IT! LOVE YOU BELLS!" And she's off, like a rocket!
"Jazz, can you check out my plans, I need a second opinion and Victoria's great but tactics is not her forté."
"Yeah, sure. Let me see." I put my two forefingers from each hand on either side of his head and let my plan assault him. He gasped and pulled away.
"Shit, I'm glad I'm on your side is all I can say. Bella! Can I ask you to do something for me?"
"Course, Jazz."
"Let me have it, all the things that cause the underlying pain in all of your actions."
"Um... I'm not sure if that's a good idea, Jasper... It's a lot of pain and suffering, I don't want to inflict it on you..."
"You can't handle it all alone, Bella. You will explode sooner or later." I took a deep breath, I can do this...
"Are you sure?" He nodded and I showed him, using the same method as before, I let my existence wash upon him. Gauging from his reaction to my life, my kills, my death, my hurt, and my very essence it was over, as suddenly as it started and I felt something that I hadn't felt in so long. I felt strong, I felt relieved. I felt hope.
Only one thought ran through my head: Death is coming for you, Maria sooner than you think.
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