Sorry it took so long there is no excuse. This chapter is longer then the others so hopefully it makes up a little for the lack of updates.
I don't own twilight and characters. S. Meyer does.
EmPOV
We had chartered our private jet to Russia as our form of travel for our search for Bella. We were lucky, being a Cullen always meant 2 things, being a vampire, and being wealthier then the Volturi themselves. Even though we were a much smaller coven than the Volturi, if you included the guards, we still had much more money and influence at our disposal. This was because of two main factors, one was Alice's 'wise investing' and the second was Carlisle's diplomatic and agreeable personality If you team that up with Jasper's war experience and my brute strength, you had a very powerful and influential coven. That is excluding the mind reader. Plus once Bella becomes one of us, god only knows what potential she holds.
I sat in the cockpit preparing to land. Never more thankful to Alice when she persuaded me that it would be fun to get my pilots licence. I loved it so much, I even became a commercial pilot for several years - flying Boeing 777's and 747's, not to mention many other planes – this was just before we moved back to forks. When we moved to forks Rosalie persuaded me that we should go back to high school and pretend to be teenagers again. I thought that Rosaleech just wanted to pretend to be a normal teenager, but now I realise there were much more sinister intentions behind her actions. It was a big mistake, but the best mistake I ever make. Without Rosalie's obsession for returning back to forks, I never would have met Bella.
We knew Bella's kidnapper had no intention of killing her because if he wanted her dead, we would have found a lifeless body rather then an empty house. Carlisle said 'they don't mess around, and they take action like this, if there is something they need' while we were on our way to the airport. The relief I felt was overwhelming at that comment. God I miss her, I just want her safe and by my side.
Bella, Bella, Bella...
"How are we doing Captain?" Jasper interrupted, with a small smirk on his face, indicating that he knew what I was thinking about. Two can play that game.
"Good evening lady, gentleman and Jasper, We are about ready to land, so please be seated and fasten you seat-belts" I announced into the PA smiling wide, earning a giggle from Alice and a chuckle from Carlisle. Jasper's smirk became wider in appreciation for my retort.
"Good to know. I guess I'll go back to my seat." he made his way out of the cockpit, but not before gently patting my shoulder as a gesture of silent support. If anyone new how I was feeling right now it was Jasper. His power was his gift and his curse. So if anyone felt pain he felt it too. It takes one strong mother fucker to cope with that kind of power.
We landed without any issues in Moscow and made our way to the hotel with the 2 rented cars and would be staying there until we found another lead. We arrived at the hotel and successfully checked in, without the overly friendly receptionist - who offered to show Carlisle and myself to our rooms - with the assistance of Alice and her death glare. We then met up in Carlisle's room and came up with a plan to contact an old friend of his from his time traveling in the 1800's.
"His name is Sergey, the last time I saw him he was a nomad traveling alone. That was over 130 years ago. Last I heard, he had found himself a mate, and has been traveling around Eastern Europe with her. But, Russia's his home and Moscow was his favorite. Here is a good place to start as any." Carlisle continued. "If and when we find him he may be able to point us in the right direction. His background was very superstitious, they believed in witchcraft so if anyone may know anything, he certainly will."
"So how do we find him, Carlisle? Do we scent him out?" I asked.
"We go out tonight towards to the places where the local prostitution and drug rings loiter and we search from there. Sergey always had a taste for criminals" Carlisle responded.
"Okay, well it's night time now. So there is no time like the present. Shall we?" Jasper suggested, projecting trust and confidence, and looked to Alice for the answer. Alice smiled at Jazz in appreciation; it confirmed what we all knew. Alice had doubted herself and her visions and was worried that she wouldn't be able to help. Alice then began to concentrate, as suddenly her eyes began to loose focus – the tell tale sign that she was having a vision- and just as quickly she came back to the present.
"I see an attack at the local railway station. It's a 10 minute walk from here. Carlisle should approach first. If they pick up our scent before Carlisle's they will run" Alice stated with confidence.
"Okay times a' wasting people. Let's go" I declared.
We walked towards the local train station covered up in winter clothing. Even though the cold did not affect us, we still had to look human. Walking around in Moscow at night was still cold even though it was spring. Moscow was a culture shock to all of us, but one. Carlisle had spent some time here traveling during his earlier years before he found Oddward (another nickname for Jackoffward...oops I meant Edward). Although the night was cold I noticed that it was also quite still. This meant that we did not need to worry about any other vamps picking up our sent as we approached them. It was definitely an advantage for us. Jasper also came to the same conclusion as I, by the small satisfied smirk on his face. Looks like fate was on our side at that moment. We cautiously round the last corner Alice, stopped instantly grabbing Carlisle's left bicep, it was obvious that she was having a vision.
"Carlisle" Alice whispered so only we could hear. "You need to approach first, when I tell you too. From what I saw, Sergey will not trust the rest of us until you approach first. Be careful!' Alice implored.
"Of course Alice" he assured. Time slowly ticked by as we waited. We could all hear the slow rhythmic heartbeat of 2 people. Considering that we were around the corner and needed to stay out of sight, we couldn't see anything. I heard the 2 heartbeats quickly pick up in rhythm as another approached and from the lack of heartbeat of the third person it was obvious it was one of us.
"Hello gentlemen" a smooth female voice spoke fluently in Russian. Luckily being a vamp means a lot of time to learn things and one of the many things was different languages including Russian.
"Hi beautiful. What can we do for you?" one of the human males asked in an provocative manner.
"Mmm well I'm lost and I was hoping that you fine gentlemen could help me. I'm looking for the local hotel. I need a place to stay for the night" the vampire asked in a scared small voice.
"Oh Yes" the other male replied "we know the perfect place. Come, come, follow us" movement followed directly after indicating that they were moving away from us in the opposite direction of the only hotel within walking distance. It was a trap, the human males set to lure her away from the public eye and do god only knows what if she was human. We knew it and the vampire knew it. These guys were low life predators, that knew now to lure prey, but what they didn't know was their 'prey' was about to turn the tables of these low lives.
"Let's go" Alice quietly commanded. We began to follow carefully, not to alert the vampire that she had company. Her demeanor from behind was hunched indicating that she was scared. But we knew better. It was an act and these two disgusting excuses for men were falling for it, hook, line and sinker. They were fucked!
We stopped suddenly once again when Alice grabbed Carlisle's arm, gripping it. She was having another vision.
"Where are we?" the vampire spoke with fake confusion. She was a bad actress. We heard movement indicating that someone was shoved against a wall.
"Stupid girl! Going off in the middle of the night and talking to 2 strange men. Fuck we are going to have so much fun with you; you're the prettiest so far. Didn't your mama tell you not to talk to strangers little girl?" one of the men replied.
"Didn't you mama teach you never to judge a book by its cover asshole?" Another male interrupted. Not just any male, this was the floor-less voice of a male vampire and from the look on Carlisle's face this was Sergey. He must have recognized it. You know vampire memory and all.
"Who the fuck are you? Get the hell out of here before I make you!" the other human male roared.
"Tsk tsk. I don't think so, you see that lady that you have trapped between the wall and your fat, smelly, disgusting body is my mate and neither she, nor I appreciate the smell of your body odor seeping into her clothes. So let her go now before I rip your flabby arm off." The male vampire warned disdain laced his voice. Amusement danced in Jasper's eyes and a small smile appeared on my face. This guy was a riot!
"Fuck you! Did you just insult me?" Duh! Dude, by the time he called you smelly. We were all positive that he was aiming to insult you...idiot.
Suddenly a muffled scream broke out and the sounds of the two heart beats began to slow, accompanied by the sounds of greedy sucking. When the heartbeats finally stopped Alice gave Carlisle the signal that it was time to make a move. Carlisle nodded his head and straightened his stance, and glanced back at us one final time before moving towards the 'scene of the crime'. The vampire Sergey snarled signalling that he sensed another vampire present.
"You're a little late, don't you think? My mate and I have finished our meal. Find yours someplace else." Sergey forcefully suggested in Russian.
"Of course I will; humans are not my preferred meal of choice." Carlisle responded coolly.
"Carlisle?... Is that you old friend?" responded in English, shock colored his tone.
"Yes Sergey" Carlisle replied in English, followed by his footsteps towards Sergey.
"Ha-ha, oh Carlisle. Dear friend it's been a long time, my man, a long time...oh how rude of me please meet my mate Alina" Sergey laughed, clearly happy to see Carlisle.
"Pleased to meet you" Carlisle greeted Alina
"The pleasure is mine Carlisle. Sergey has told me many great things about you. I have wanted to meet you for a long time, I was very curious" Alina laughed out in a thick Russian accent
"What brings you here? Are you still alone? Last I heard you had a mate." Sergey asked cheerfully. Clearly happy to see our father.
'I wish it was that simple, Sergey. It seems everything is not as it seemed with my 'mate' and 2 of my other children" Carlisle replied somberly.
"Other children?" Sergey asked wearily
"Yes I have four other children. Three of them are here right now. Shall I call them?" Carlisle asked.
"Yes Carlisle bring them. I would love to meet them, but if they keep the same diet as you I am sure we could meet somewhere less macabre"
"No need they are just around the corner. We'll just meet them were they are." After that their conversation completely stopped and the sound of quick movement began.
"They are removing the bodies. Carlisle is observing" Alice informed us. We waited a few more moments before they headed their way towards us. Carlisle rounded the corner first, anticipation clearly written on his face.
Behind him was a man who I assumed was Sergey. He was tall, not as tall as me, about 6.2 feet. He had dark brown hair and a square jaw, with a dimple in the middle of his chin. Alina followed him, her hand joined with Sergey's, her features were fairer. She had light blond hair that stopped just below her shoulders in waves. She reminded me of a model from the 50's with her long slender features. She was beautiful one of the more beautiful vampires I have seen, but even as a perfect vampire she couldn't hold a candle to a human Bella. Bella's features were otherworldly. Vampires features where perfect and always attractive. This perfection was for us to attract our prey. It was artificial. But Bella's always seemed untouchable almost god like. Real. Even Alice and Esme, mentioned her stunning beauty often. But Bella always saw herself as plain when she was anything but.
"Sergey, Alina I would like for you to meet my children, Jasper, his mate Alice and Emmett" Carlisle gestured to each of us while we shook hands. Alina looked at each of us curiously, studying us.
"Maybe we should go somewhere more private to catch up." Sergey suggested.
"Yes" Carlisle agreed. "We could go back to our hotel"
"No" Sergey answered steadily. He continued "I don't want to risk humans or others of our kind overhearing us. From what I can understand, your visit is not social" He was switched on that was for sure.
"Thank you Sergey. You were always more observant than others" Carlisle said relieved. We followed Alina and Sergey through the old city, when we reached the outskirts, there was a small embankment, the forest began over the other side. We made our way through the forest as it became thicker and darker to the point where the trees blocked any light that the moon and the stars could provide. Ahead, Sergey and Alina began to slow down until we came to a complete stop.
In front of us was a small cottage that resembled something from a fairytale. It reminded me of the cottage that Esme wanted Bella to have. I turned to Alice and it seemed that she was thinking the same thing by the look on her face. Melancholy swept over me and once again I hoped with all my being that we would find Bella unharmed and soon. A dull ache had begun to form in my chest since Bella was first taken, I rubbed my hand over the middle of my chest in an attempt to ease the ache.
"It's the mating pull" Jasper blurted out. What?
"The ache in your chest. That's the pull that you have towards your mate. Your true mate, Bella" Jasper explained- quietly, so only I could hear- to my unspoken question. Wow Mate, TRUE MATE! Bella is my true mate. A flurry of emotions washed over me but, love, awe and acceptance were the most prominent.
"Come inside" Sergey gestured towards the small cottage, breaking me from my epiphany. If I thought that the outside looked like a fairy tale the inside confirmed it, with warm cosy looking furniture and a old stone fire place in the far side of the living area, 2 large cushioned couches, book cases filled with old battered books and rugs along the wood floors. Bella would love this place. Sergey told us to make ourselves comfortable. Alina and Sergey sat together on one of the couches hold hands, while Carlisle, Jasper and Alice sat on the opposite couch. I chose to remain standing, I walked towards one of the windows and leaded against the window frame looking outside wistfully.
"Carlisle I don't mean to be rude, but you said that there where four other children. Not that I would call you children" Alina stated and smiling towards Alice and Jasper "Especially not you Emmett, you most definitely a man" Alina added winking playfully at me. Yep I still got it, but my heart and sole belongs to one Bella Swan.
"Where is the fourth child Carlisle?" Alina asked.
"Please feel free to ask any question that you wish, both of you. As for my forth child, she is my most precious my youngest, and she was taken against her will, kidnapped" Carlisle informed them.
"Oh dear. Who would take her? What would another coven want from her?" Sergey asked concerned his Russian accent curling his words
"Bella was taken by familiars not vampires" Carlisle answered. Alarm washed over Sergey and Alina.
"What would familiars want with a vampire? We are of no use to them, their masters see us as underlings" Sergey asked puzzled. Up until this point Carlisle had been confident and assertive, although this facade easily gave at the innocent question that Sergey had asked. Honesty was the only way to get their help. Carlisle knew this and was worried what their reactions would be when they new the truth.
"Yes you are right Sergey. A familiar would not need anything from a vampire, but Bella is no vampire...she is human."
Well, there you have it. I finally finished the chapter. Hallelujah!
It took ages. I didn't know how to introduce Sergey and Alina and I got a new computer, but I still am using my old one, then my computer lost half of my work somehow. I was pissed, I had to start over. Then combine that with RL and you have a disaster. It was a nightmare. Glad that's over.
Now for the next challenge…the next chapter.
Don't panic! I know where this story is going. I just have to find the words to make it flow.
Hopefully there won't be such a delay between this chapter and the next.
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What do you think of Sergey and Alina? Are they cool enough?
Do you think that they will help?