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Chapter 11

Meanwhile in another part of the woods stand Edward and Carlisle.

"What just happened Carlisle? Bella is supposed to be mine, my mate to have as I want her. She not only raised her voice at me but she also assaulted me. We must fix this now! I will have her no matter what! She was also using vulgar language. What has happened to her?" Edward yells infuriated that things didn't go his way.

Carlisle and Edward had gone to hunt to give Edward some blood so he could reattach his arms.

He was now back in one piece but was aggravated with the situation.

"I'm not sure son. Maybe the venom changed her in a way since she has my venom and your venom running through her. Maybe she is just angry you couldn't change her by yourself. I will help you son. She obviously heard Jasper and I talk while she was changing so that is also an issue. We will have to let her know that what Jasper implied was incorrect. We will get Bella back to you. Even if not, we can always convince Tanya to stay with us and you can try to use her to make Bella jealous. Maybe even make Tanya jealous of Bella. Bella has always been a bit insecure. You can play on that and I'm sure she will go running back to you. Also, Tanya would not be a bad mate for you. She, of course, could use some work and discipline since she has already given her body away, but she has power and sway with others. We can always use that." Carlisle asserted.

A smug look overcomes Edward. He now has a plan to get Bella under control. It's a good thing we are fixing to invite the Denali's here.

They nod to each other secure in their plan and run back to the house.

They will need time to themselves to think and plan more.

Meanwhile back at the house:

While Bella and the others are in the woods Alice, Esme, and Jasper go back into the house. Alice is worried; Bella didn't really talk or look at her. She really hopes that Bella will come around. They need to get together so she can explain herself and try to earn Bella's forgiveness. Again she feels calming waves and she grabs Jaspers hands.

"I wonder how she is doing with the hunt. I do have to say that it was very intriguing how Bella hammered into Edward. I had a good feeling she would attack him when she laid eyes on him" Jasper said.

Esme looks towards the woods lost in thought. Why do I not miss Carlisle even now? Aren't mates supposed to miss each other? I feel no pull to him now that he is gone. Oh my Bella, so angry at Edward. I love my son and I always will but he deserved it, and she looked so beautiful. Obviously they aren't mates, there would be no way Bella could have hurt Edward, probably not even with words. She hopes Carlisle will see sense. They have been together a long time and she doesn't wish him harm. I'm going to have to ask Jasper more about mates. If I'm right, Bella isn't the only one they lied to, and I have been nothing but a doormat to Carlisle.

"Bella was pretty miffed; you could feel the emotion rolling off of her. I don't need to be an empath to know that Jasper. She looked so good though and honestly even with her beating on Edward, she was in perfect control. I'm not sure we are going to have to worry about her being a newborn" Esme said.

Jasper thinks back to Bella when she first woke up. She did seem in control of herself. Even in anger she could have torn Edwards head off but she didn't. I don't understand why she wasn't blood frenzy right when she woke up.

"Maybe it has something to do with me not seeing her future and Jasper not feeling her emotions. Maybe she can somehow shield herself from the blood lust and also from our gift. That's the only explanation I can come up with" Alice voiced.

They all three think on that.

"Well one thing is for sure, Bella will be a gifted vampire" Esme adds.

Later in the day:

I walk back into the Cullen house. Looks like Edward and Carlisle beat us back and are pouting in their rooms. I feel a flash of anger at the thought of those two and their schemes. I'm not quite done with either of them. It's a good thing they are upstairs right now.

We all three walk into the living room where Alice, Jasper, and Esme sit.

"Bella, you look absolutely beautiful as a vampire; you did as a human also but being one of use seems to suit you" Esme smiles towards Bella.

I walk over towards Esme and sit beside her and hug her. I feel warmth when I touch them now instead of cold and something about Esme's hugs always makes me feel warm.

"It's so great to be able to hug you and feel your warmth Esme. You were always like a mother to me."

Esme smiles at me and we all quiet down.

"So", I begin, "what is the plan with the Volturi? Are we going to ask the others for help and when are we asking them?"

Alice beings to explain what they had all discussed while I was changing. It's honestly a great plan and I'm pretty excited to meet new vampires. I never knew that Jasper had been a nomad with two others before he met Alice. I honestly can't wait until I travel, I'd like to see more than Arizona and Washington. Maybe the covens that come in will tell me of their travels.

"When do we start? Shouldn't it be soon, I mean we only have 3 months to prepare for the ruling coven of all vampires to visit? Also I'd like to figure out more about my gift before they come. I'm sure Aro will give pause if I can stop the witch twins. It doesn't mean he will stop completely but at least it will give us time to take in our surroundings" I begin.

"Jasper, Alice; do your gifts work on me?" I ask.

They both shake their heads no and I begin to think. Edward can't read my mind and Aro can't read my thoughts which are mental. Alice always could see my future but now she can't so that must have manifested more since being changed. It seems though that I may now have a physical shield along with the mental shield.

"No Bella, I can't see anything about your future. It is all just black and Jasper can neither feel nor sense your emotions. He tried to place calming emotions on you earlier when you were confronting Edward but it seems as if you have a shield around you protecting you" Alice said.

Emmett laughs and we all turn to look at him.

"You can say that again Alice. She definitely has a shield around her. When Rosalie and I came up behind her after she hunted a blue dome shot out of her hands. It was amazing and I couldn't get through the shield, it was way solid" Emmett voiced.

They all look at me shocked.

I grin at them.

"It seems like I've been given a good gift and I'm willing to use it against the Volturi but I will never join them. They misuse their power over others and that's not the person I ever want to be. I will mention that I want this kept from the other two. Since they are in the bedrooms they know nothing of this conversation and I want to keep it this way. I'm sorry Esme that you will have to hide something from Carlisle but honestly you could do better" I said.

She smiles at me and nods slowly. I can tell she has quite a bit on her mind.

I look toward Alice and Jasper to make sure they know I am serious about not mentioning anything about my gift to Edward and Carlisle. They both nod and I know we are all in agreement.

"I think we need to call down the idiots to discuss calling and visiting the covens. I can tell you right now I am going nowhere near Edward or going anywhere with him. I am fine with calling Jake, I'm sure he would help at a moment's notice if I asked, especially if he can kill some vampires, but I'm not traveling with Edward to find the Amazons. Honestly Esme, I think you and I should go and Carlisle and Edward can go together. Plus, the Amazons are woman. I am sure they would rather see us in their jungle then see men" I suggest.

Esme nods. She thinks that is the best plan of action when it comes to Edward and Bella. Besides, she would enjoy some time with her daughter. Normally Edward was around and wouldn't leave her alone more than a minute.

"Well I guess we need to talk to Carlisle again. He will not be pleased and we can all guarantee Edward will throw a fit, but hey, a family vote always seems to work so well. We can always do that again." Everyone can hear the sarcasm in Bella's voice.

Bella looks at the others and they all agree. Carlisle always wants a family vote, and normally the outcome favors them, but now, it seems the Cullen's are dividing, and Edward and Carlisle are on their own.

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