Every time I tell that I'll update regularly something happens that isn't in my plans. So, this time I only say that I did it in time ;)

Anyway, I thank again Idealskeptic for everything and I hope I'll be a better student from now on.

Enjoy.

Chapter 11

Kate POV

I take a deep breath only when the plane is above the Atlantic Ocean. Our meeting with Aro was strange.

After he saved us and sent Alec and Jane into the dungeons, he led us into the "throne room" as Garrett called it. In reality it was a common meeting hall with three big chairs at the top of the long table.

"Mi dispiace che abbiate dovuto subire una cosa del genere da parte di Alec e Jane ma, purtroppo, dopo il nostro ultimo incontro non sono più gli stessi. Vorrei farvi le mie più sentite scuse." Aro said in italian.

"Nessun problema Aro. L'importante è che dopo questo piccolo fraintendimento non ci siano ripercussioni da parte loro. Comunque, mi dispiace essere maleducata, ma Carlisle e soprattutto Emmett hanno estrema urgenza dell'antidoto." I tried to sound polite but we really didn't have time.

"No, nessun problema. Here is the antidote," He opened a wooden box and extracted a vial with a clear liquid in it.

"As I think you know, this is the Volterran Spider's venom. It's an uncommon, but very effective antidote for verbena poisoning. A vial like this contains the extract of five spiders and it's the amount of venom that you need. Please, be careful with this around humans because it's lethal as the black widow's venom," He finished and put the vial again into the box.

"This is the safest method to carry it," He gave the box to Garrett.

We thanked him and we went to the door.

"Another thing. Remind Carlisle about Jasper. He knows what I mean. Go now, or you'll lose the plane." He said his goodbye again and we left him.

"Hey Kate, what are you thinking about?" Garrett whispers to me.

"I was thinking about Aro. I don't know why but when he mentioned Jasper, a cold shiver ran through my veins," I say, leaning on his shoulder.

"Yeah, it was strange that he mentioned Jasper when everything is about Rosalie and Emmett. Anyway we'll find sooner or later what he meant." He leans against the back rest and closes his eyes.

"And I know I sound stressed, but what did he say in Italian?" A small smile forms on his lips.

"Remind me to teach you Italian one of these days," I joke.

"He said: I'm sorry you were subjected to Jane and Alec's wrath, but, unfortunately, after our last encounter they aren't the same. Please, accept my sincerest apologies for their behaviour. And I replied with: No problem, Aro. I hope, after this misunderstanding there won't be repercussions from them. Anyway, I'm sorry if I'm rude, but Carlisle, and especially Emmett, have extremely urgent need of the antidote. Happy?" I finish my translation and then, after he nods, I turn my head to the window.

In a few hours we'll be at home and everything will be fine.

Carlisle POV

I have to talk with Jasper about Aro's favor but I don't have the strength to do it. If he isn't with Alice or Nessie he is upset with everyone and everything. He just growled at Esme because she wanted wake up Nessie. Jasper growling at Esme is unheard of! It seems like he come back to how he was at the beginning with us.

He was always alone, in his room or outside and when he was with us and he was always quiet. There were some times that he didn't want anyone near him and if someone tried to go near him he started to growl and snarl and other sound that I never heard from a civilized vampire.

This thing with Emmett and Rosalie is stressing him and I'm afraid if nothing happens we'll lose him.

"Carlisle, I'm worried about Jasper too but I didn't understand about Aro's favor. What is it?" Edward leans against the desk in my study and waits.

"I can't talk about that with you. Not if I don't want somebody hear us," I try to say something without saying it openly.

"What do you think about a walk?" he always knows how to resolve this kind of doubts.

"I think it's a good idea." I stand up and lead him outside.

When we are far from prying ears, I start talking.

"Aro wants a favor from me." I don't stop walking.

"And this favor includes Jasper, right?" If Edward wants something he goes straight to the point.

"Yes, but I don't know how to face this subject with him. You know how Jasper is and I know this isn't the kind of favor Jasper will do with pleasure,"

"Why so I think this favor regards Maria and what Jasper did with her?" he asks doubtfully.

"Because you think well. He has to train some vampires from the Volturi's guard." I wait for his scolding.

"What? Carlisle, are you kidding me? " he shouts.

"No, I'm not kidding. It's true," I sigh.

"I don't want be there when you'll tell him that because he'll be pissed." He knows his brother well.

"I know but what I could do now? I can't say to Aro that he won't train his ! I hate this whole situation." I hit a rock that flies against a tree and break it.

"I know, Carlisle. I hate it too. But we are into it and we have to figured out how to solve it. Please, let me help you." He put his hand on my shoulder and smiles.

"We have to go back or when Kate and Garrett arrive they don't find anybody waiting for them." He starts walking back.

They'll be here soon and then I hope everything will be better.

Jasper POV

I just growled at Esme. At Esme! It never happened before. What's wrong with me these days? I hate this whole situation and the bad mood that everybody feels is not helping my already precarious mental state. Even Alice can't help me right now.

I leave the hot water run down my head and my back so maybe it will give me some relief. After an hour I'm ready to come out of the shower. The stress is still there but now I can think straight.

Alice left fresh clothes on the bed so I start get dressed. I leave my hair damp and go barefoot downstairs.

I reach Alice, who is already waiting for my hug. I breathe her sweet smell and I feel a little bit better.

"They are here!" Alice exclaims.

She runs to open the door and Kate and Garrett are there. Kate has a wooden box in her hand. "Carlisle, this is the antidote," she says dryly.

She gives the box to Carlisle in a hurry. "Aro said this is enough for Emmett and Rosalie," she continues.

"Thanks, Kate. Thank you, Garrett." He takes the box and he goes upstairs.

"Aro told me to remind you about Jasper," she says uncertainly.

Wait. What did she just say? Carlisle stops walking.

"Carlisle, what does Kate mean with the last sentence?" I fell my anger boil.

"Jasper, this isn't the right place and the right moment. I need to give this to Emmett." And with that he runs upstairs.

With a sharp movement I let go of Alice's hand and I run upstairs.

"Carlisle, what did you do?" I start yelling and pounding on Emmett's door.

"Open this damn door or I'll knock it down!" I continue raising my voice more and more.

Esme arrives to block me without success.

"Jasper, stop! If Carlisle did it there is a reason," she tries to reason with me.

"I don't care! He trades me for the antidote!" I go on.

"I know but your brother was dying. If you were in his shoes you would do the same. So, please. Let Carlisle help Emmett and then you will hear his reasons." She finishes in a whisper.

I fall on the floor and I start sobbing. This whole mess is shaking my mental state. If I don't find Rosalie and put an end to this story, I'll be in worst condition than when I met Alice.