Chapter 9: Love and War (2)

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Glad you guys liked my last chapter. We'll get back to the mainstream story now. :3

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Beth: I so totally agree about the cute part:3 I thought the match was too perfect…too perfect:P I knew cliffhangers are cruel, it's why I do them. ;3 I was smiling the entire time I was writing it. :3 –Blush- Aw, you're too sweet:3 I'm going to permanently stay red thanks to you:P

Arowl: -Grabs you by the shoulders and looks you straight in the eyes- I. Love. Lucas. TT …xD But no, seriously, as soon as I started reading about him my mind just screamed, "WE NEED TO DO A FANFIC WITH BASTION AND HIM IN IT!!!" Oh my God, I couldn't even read the rest of the chapter ((Sorry!!)) I was so excited!! It may be impossible considering they both love Jacob, but… Still! Must… x3

Pins: The God chapter:O …-Dies from tremendous flattery attack and too much blushing- xx;

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Guess what? My birthday passed! I'm now officially 15:3 It was on Moday, the 26th. :P So anyways, in order to keep you all from dieing of suspense… :P

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I stumbled backwards in complete shock. "Jason…what…" I struggled to form a sentence, but I was rendered unable to speak. I only managed to say one word. "Why?"

Jason continued to walk towards me. "Why you ask? I would think that wouldn't require my saying so, but if you insist… I love you, Bastion," he whispered. He took my hand in his cold one which shocked me out of the sudden haze I had been put in. I was able to think clearly now.

"Love me…? Love me?! Like hell, you love me! Damn it, Jason!" I took a few steps away from him and turned my back towards him, not even standing to look at him. "You never loved me. All you ever wanted me was for my abilities. You only manipulated me with the idea of loving me…" I look down to the ground, my arms crossed. "You abused me…"

I jumped at the feel of Jason's hand on my back and I turned around again, glaring at him. He seemed amused. "You used me, Jason! You took me for a fool, as some sort of tool! You beat me up, constantly, and after declaring to your entire clan that you no longer had any feelings for me you expect me to come crawling back to you?! You id---" I was cut off by the sudden feel of Jason's cold lips on mine. He was holding my neck with his hand. I didn't enjoy the kiss, I didn't enjoy the feel, nothing. It was hollow to me. I quickly pulled away, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand. "You sick bastard! I don't love you anymore, Jason! I don't. I love someone else, someone much better than you. I love Jacob!" I shouted so loudly I'm sure that I was heard for miles, but Jason remained standing there, looking shocked, but then the edges of his lips curved up into a smile…and then a grin.

"Bastion," he moaned my name. I was utterly confused. Why was he smiling? "You certainly have grown… I remember when you used to be so shy, so quiet… You never went against anything I ever told you, you let me beat you up and now look at you…" He brushed my cheeks with his hand, but I swatted it away. "You've grown so much stronger… So much more aggressive... I must say, it's an improvement."

I growled, backing away in a defensive stance. His eyes looked lustful. He kept advancing towards me and just as I was about to summon my angel form a large, muscular figure appeared in front of me. I didn't have to think twice about who it was.

"Get. The hell. Away from my mate!" Jacob growled. His teeth were bared and he appeared as though on the very edge of transforming. Jason appeared surprised.

"So you're my lover's new play thing," he stated calmly. Jacob only growled louder. "Well, sorry about this, but I must kill you. You understand, don't you? It's nothing personal."

Before Jacob could react we were surrounded by other people. I felt Jacob immediately calm in front of me.

"No, we're sorry for having to kill you, but as you said, it's nothing personal," Sam retorted. Jason was out numbered and he knew he was at a disadvantage. As he began backing away, he looked straight at me. "Make no mistake, Bastion," he growled. "You will rule at my side." And with that he was gone, along with the rest of the werewolves, except for Jacob. He turned around towards me and hugged me close. I began sobbing into his chest. Despite my tough act, I was shaking inside. He hushed me quietly.

"It's alright, Bastion, I'm here now," he whispered into my ear.

"Jacob! H-He…he said," I tried to explain. Tried to tell him that I didn't want to go back to Jason, but he shushed me once more.

"You don't have to explain, Bastion, I heard everything. I'm just sorry I couldn't get to you sooner…"

I tried harder to control my sobbing. "He…he kissed me Jacob. He kissed me and it felt so…wrong!!" I choked. I looked up into his eyes. He looked so sad, yet so angry. I felt him tighten his hold on me.

"Bastard," he muttered. "Damn it… When I catch him I'll---"

"You can't!!" I cried. "Please, Jacob, I don't want you to get hurt! Jason's really strong… If you get hurt trying to protect me I… I don't know what I'll do to myself..."

Jacob laughed softly before burying his nose into my hair. "You underestimate me, love. I'm very powerful too, and if I don't kill him for what he did to you then I don't know what I'll do to myself." All of a sudden his eyes shown great sensitivity and love and he kissed me. I gratefully accepted his warm mouth, wanting to wash away the horrible memory of Jason's own kiss.

"You're so brave… Even in your human form you stood up to a vampire, a former lover even… You told him exactly how you felt, and what's more…you defended our love. You truly are the greatest man I have ever known…" He kissed me again and I held him tightly.

"It's only because I have you with me, Jacob. With you by my side I don't have to fear anything or anyone… Our love is strong enough to overcome anything…and it is that which gives me my strength," I whispered. What I said must have touched him because I heard him sigh. I looked up into his eyes once more, and they looked on the verge of tears. "I love you, Jacob," I told him. "And I promise that I will be with you until my last breath. You are the keeper of both my heart and soul, my love…" I felt Jacob's tears fall upon my cheeks and I lifted my hand to brush them from his face. "Don't cry…it pains me to see you cry," I muttered. He wiped the rest off his face.

"I'm sorry… It's just…you don't know how good it feels to hear you tell me that…to know for certain that you love me."

I smiled, "I do know the feeling, and you should never have to doubt my love for you." He smiled, but that face soon changed as something began to bother him.

"What's wrong?"

He sighed and then growled. "They lost him… An entire pack of werewolves and he disappeared…" Jacob muttered in disbelief. I looked down towards the ground.

"He'll come back for me," I muttered. Jacob took my chin and moved my face to look at him.

"As long as I love he shall never lay a hand on you again… Never… To think that he abused you… The anger that it stirs in me is beyond words…"

I smiled slightly. "It makes me angry too, but I'll get him back for it." Now it was time for Jacob to feel worried.

"Bastion… I understand why you would be angry with him, but I don't want you getting hurt… You may still have feelings for him and…" I put my finger to his lips and shook my head.

"He'll continue to come after me, Jacob. He wants me for something that I don't know yet, but one way or another I'll have to face him. There's nothing you'll be able to do about it." Jacob seemed sad, but took my hands in his and looked directly into my eyes. "If that's the case then I want to be there beside you when the time comes. At least allow me that much…" I sighed. When he looked at me so pleadingly I couldn't help but succumb. "Alright," I agreed reluctantly and he grinned widely.

"I have to get going now; they're calling for me again." He placed one more kiss upon my lips. "See you tomorrow?" he asked me, bring both of our hands to his chest where his heart was. Even with his hands I still felt the beat of his enormous heart. I smiled. "Only if you want me," I whispered.

"I'll never stop wanting you," he growled and I shivered visibly from the pleasure his voice brought me.

"Then you'll never stop seeing me," I replied cheerfully. We held each other tightly for a few moments, I felt him breathe in my scent deeply, and then he was gone again. I fly back towards the Cullens, forgetting about how I smelled of werewolf.

They need to know about Jason. If you keep staying with them, their lives could very well be in danger… Especially Bella's…, my angel stated, agreeing with my decision.

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When I had entered the Cullen's house I had noticed all of them waiting for me in the living room, Bella standing next to Edward as always. Yuh-oh, my angel said.

Carlisle was the first to speak up. He stepped towards me, his face stern. "Bella has told us something rather interesting, Bastion. She says you share certain affection with a werewolf. Is this true?" he asked me. I looked stunned at first and then sighed, only glancing towards Bella. She seemed sad.

"It's the truth. I am in love with J--" I tried to explain, but Carlisle held up a finger.

"We don't need the details. All we need to know is why did you decide to hide this from us?"

I shook my head. "I don't know, honestly. I know vampires are mortal enemies with werewolves. I figured if you guys found out about my relationship with Jacob that…well…you would kick me out…and I don't really have any other place to turn to."

I looked towards Carlisle, completely apologetic. "I truly am sorry for hiding this from you," I added.

He sighed and crossed his arms, shaking his head, but Esme was the one to answer for him. "We would never do that to you, Bastion. As we have said before, we know the pain you share and you are welcome to stay with us, but the least we ask of you is to be open with us. Secrets will not help anyone."

I nodded my head. "Sorry," I repeated. Emmett grinned.

"Stop apologizing already, you sound worse than Bella," he stated, grinning. I replied with a smile.

"Well, now that that's settled with," Carlisle stated, turning around, but before he could leave I shouted, "Wait!" He turned around, confused.

"I'm very grateful for your generosity, as well as your understanding, but I'm afraid I can't be living with you anymore, at least not for now." Now Carlisle seemed very confused.

"Didn't you just say a few moments ago how you had no where else to turn to…?"

I nodded. "I can't risk it. Not with Bella with you… You see…" I looked to the side. "Jason's back…and he's coming for me." I looked back at all of them, my face now in complete severity. "He will stop at nothing to get me back, which means he will not hesitate to kill. I ask you not to take him lightly, either. He's much more powerful than any ordinary vampire. This is between me and him and I will not allow anyone to get caught in the crossfire. If something happened to any of you I would never forgive myself…" I look towards Bella. She seemed as stunned as the rest of them.

Feeling as though I had finished, I turned around, activated my angel form, and flew away before they got a chance to reply.

You're way too dramatic, my angel stated. I sighed. "It's just how I am."

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Don't feel stupid if you find yourself confused by this chapter because I certainly was. :P Not sure where it was going, had complete writer's block… Hope it didn't discourage you guys!