SEEKING MY WHITE WITCH
Disclaimer: The Cullens, the Swans, and most of the characters mentioned in the story that are known from Stephanie Meyer's beloved Twilight Saga, are all hers and hers alone. I neither have nor wish to pass them off as mine. I do appreciate the fact that she did bring them to life and allows us to play with them in our imaginations. The only thing I will claim is the current storyline.
They go a short way down the hallway until they come to an office on the left. Lee opens the door and motions for them to enter. Once the door is closed and he turns to them and asks "What is it you want to know?"
"We are trying to locate our family member, Bella. Alice told you this on the plane"
"Yes, she did, Mrs. Cullen."
"I see you know who I am."
"Yes, I know quite a bit about the whole family. Will you ladies be seated? I have a feeling we are going to be here a while."
CHAPTER 10:
"Yes, I know quite a bit about the Cullen family from when Bella was associating with all of you while you were in Forks a few years back."
"I see, Mr. -"
"Lee is fine."
"Very well, Lee. First, I would like to introduce the lady sitting with me. She's a family friend, but, is not acquainted with Bella. However, she has agreed to help us find her. Let me introduce, Asia Charles."
"And, pray tell, how will you achieve that feat, if said lady does not wish to be found?"
"I am a white witch and have certain abilities that would enable me to do that. I am telling you this as you are familiar with my species since you are a vampire. Just as your secret is safe with me, so, I know my secret is safe with you."
"Okay. Let's cut to the heart of the matter. What is it that you are wanting from me and why?"
"All we want to know is what you know of Bella's whereabouts, if anything. Lee, before you answer let me be upfront with you. We all love Bella; she is a member of our family even though she is human. She is Edward's soul mate and it broke our hearts when we had to leave her behind. We did it because we thought it was for the best.
"Our family has not been the same since that time. But, Carlisle accidently came across Renee a few days ago and found out about Bella's disappearance, and then we knew we needed to find her. All that we were told about that time after we left cut us all to the quick. Please, believe me, when I tell you it was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. We love her and we always will.
"But, let me ask you this; how much do you know about my family?"
"Mrs. Cullen, probably everything."
Both vampires look at each other weighing the pros and cons of what needs to be said and what needs to be asked and answered. Lee uses his mental ability to read the other vampire. What he finds is an open honesty in her motives and emotions towards Isabella. With this being the case he reaches a decision.
"Mrs.-"
"Look, Lee, if I am going to interact with you and call you by your given name then please, afford me the same curtsey. My name is Esme."
"All right, Esme, so be it. I will speak with you concerning Isabella and answer what questions I feel will not betray her trust. That is all I can promise at this time."
Esme agrees with a nod of her head and Lee begins telling her how he became involved in Isabella's life. He pauses as he gets to the point of her getting ready to go to Forks. The only thing he did not mention in his story was what Isabella was capable of doing. That he kept quiet to protect the girls.
"Mr. du Toulouse, are Ria and Bella genetic twins? I do have a very good reason for asking this. I did pick up on the fact on the plane that your scent seemed to be nonexistent after a few moments. This indicated to me that Ria has certain, shall we say, abilities that made it possible to hide your species from us."
"Picked up on that, did you?" he comments smiling.
"You asked me a question that I cannot in good faith answer at this point. It is something that Ria will have to answer, if she wishes."
"I thought she was going to be meeting with us today." Esme queries.
"She decided that I should speak with you first. I don't allow her around other vampires unless I am comfortable that it is safe for her to do so."
"I see. Can't find fault with that."
"Now, I have given you a history of the family, up to a certain point, and I will not go any further until you tell me why you want to locate Isabella."
"Let me ask you this. Has Bella told you about the abilities that each member of our family has?"
"Yes."
"Okay, Alice had a vision of Bella and another woman whom we now believe to be Ria, facing Victoria, an army and then the Volturi. She doesn't have the time frame, or, a full understanding of the vision as yet, but, that is it. But, we are not going to let Bella stand against a bunch of vampires by herself with this other woman, be it Ria or not."
"I see."
"Where is this Alice? She was the little black haired one on the plane, correct?"
"Yes. And, she is here in San Francisco checking out some different homes for our relocation to here. We are sure that Bella is near this area and we are going to be close to her."
"Esme, answer one more question for me, please. Who is this Victoria and why would she want to harm Isabella?"
"I am assuming that you know of the incident in Phoenix with another vampire that attacked Bella." Lee nods his head and she continues, "Well, we didn't know that Victoria and he were mates, so when Ed-"
"Son of a bitch! Sorry, ladies, that explains everything. I am going to have to get back with you. Before anything else can be discussed or decided, I am going to have to talk with Ria and Isabella."
"Then you do know where she is."
"Yes. By the way, I do know of your special dietary needs and I have a place not far out of town that you might be interested in using. It does have a large expanse of wooded acreage you might find useful without giving anything away. It is Ria's family home, but, we don't use it and I do believe that it will meet all of your qualifications for the moment.
"If for whatever reason, you feel the need to broaden your horizons, shall we say, you will find even that is very accessible.
"Also, if I can get Ria and Isabella to speak with you, this Alice will need to be there also. Between Isabella and Alice they might be able to fill in all of the missing pieces so we can end this before an army shows."
"Lee, I would have to agree with you about getting everyone together. I would also, like to thank you for the use of the house. It does sound ideal. Are you sure Ria wouldn't mind?"
"No, she won't mind once I talk with her. Have your Alice check it out this morning. I'll give you the address and directions." He walks over to the desk and writes the information down and hands it to Esme.
"Lee, I feel like I should inform you of certain events that are about to take place starting late today." Lee looks at her questioningly, waiting for her to continue. She fills him on the plans that were discussed and decided in the early morning hours concerning the family and the wolves. As she finishes he just shakes his head and wonders how all of this is going to play out. He voices his thoughts showing his concerns about this association, but, can see the benefits as well.
"Okay, ladies, is there anything else we need to discuss at the present time?" he pauses waiting to see they response. "Okay, let me have your contact information and after I talk with Ria and Isabella later today I will let you know if they have agreed to a meet."
Esme gives him her cell phone number and the location of where they are staying presently. She lets him know that if the house is suitable that they will be there as of this afternoon. He nods and prepares to leave. As they get to the door, Esme reaches out, put her hand on his arm to get his attention, he pauses, looking at her and waits. "Would you tell me if Bella is happy and where she is at the present time?"
"In all truth, I can't tell you where they are at the current moment as they have taken my son sailing. But, yes, for the most part Isabella is happy. Not at peace or content, but, relatively happy."
"Thank you. Lee, you mentioned your son, would you mind telling a little about him?"
"My son is totally human, four years of age and his name is Jason Lawrence du Toulouse. And, believe me, he is extremely active. He's a happy, well adjusted child, but, too observant at times."
"What do you mean?" she laughingly asks.
"For instance, this morning at the breakfast table, he noticed I wasn't eating. The fact that he was told I was hungry didn't go over so well. I got up went to the sideboard and fixed a plate, sit down and moved my food around a bit. Of course, depositing some of my food in my napkin. He caught me doing that and proceeded correct me."
Both Esme and Asia burst out laughing at that. It was just too cute. The picture coming to mind of a vampire raising a human child.
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"We'll close. This is her scent, but, where is she going? This doesn't lead any place." Edward says.
He can hear the wolves' thoughts and agrees with their summary of the situation. They keep running forward, slowly closing the gap, when all of sudden Edward can hear her. She is wondering if they have gotten him yet. 'Gotten who' he silently wonders.
Just as the can see her, near the road a car comes speeding through, slams on the brakes and she jumps in with it taking off again before she is fully in or has the door closed.
"I be damn."
"What?" Sam asks through his thoughts.
Edward informs him of what he read of her thoughts. The part of the pack that stayed behind morphed back to human form and put on their cutoffs.
"Who could they be after?"
"Did catch anything. Just that stray thought."
"I guess better report back to Billy and let him know. Maybe he can check around and see if anyone is missing."
Six of the pack members, including Jacob headed south this morning with the other two Cullen vampires. Jacob had strict orders of what he is and isn't allowed to do. With alpha command, Sam knows that he cannot disobey. So, he has not worries there. But, he is concerned about what the female vampire is playing at.
Just as everyone got to the edge of the woods and was getting ready to head in opposite directions, Edward's phone begins to vibrate. He answers and listens. Then his hand closes into a fist, crushing the phone into dust.
"My sister, Alice, just called. She had a vision of a vampire taking Charlie Swan."
"Damn! Guess we better go check it out."
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"Did you get him?" she questions as she gets near the other two vampires.
"Yeah. Went just like you said it would."
"You have left him unharmed as I told you?"
"Yes."
"Good thing for you."
She walks over to the motionless form on the ground, reaches out a hand to shake it. "Come on, I know your okay, so, get up here and talk with me."
"Do you know who I am?"
"Yeah, and I know what you are going to get for me. I want your bitch daughter. Her mate killed my mate and I will get even by killing her."
The man just laughs.
"What do you find amusing in that?"
"You evidently know nothing about my family. My daughter will kill you, not the other way around."
"Okay, Chief Swan, what is so different about your damn family?"
"What do you know of white witches, young lady?"
"Enough, old man. Why?"
"My family descents from the blood line of Marie de la Castille. My daughter is a white witch along with her cousin. You don't stand a chance against either of them. You best let me go and save yourself some time, pain and heartache."
She laughs and walks off. But, just a few steps from him, she turns and tells him, "Keep believing, but, you will see your daughter die at my hands."
A/N: Is Lee going to be able to convince Ria and Bella to talk with the Cullens? All of the Cullens and wolves should be arriving about the same time. How well is everyone going to get along? How well is Bella going to take the news of Charlie being kidnapped?
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