Chapter 11

From her position on the couch, Esme had her eyes locked on Violet. She stood out on the deck in a heavy drizzle, giving the forest a foggy appearance. The one thing that Esme noticed the most was that ever since she, Carlisle, and Violet had returned to Forks was that Violet always seemed agitated about something. Esme never really got the chance to ask Violet because she was always away rarely did she stay around the house for long periods of time. So now seeing Violet just standing out on the deck was a bit strange. Every now and then Violet would slightly turn her head either left or right, it was as if she was listening for something or someone. Esme continued to watch Violet until she grew tired eventually falling asleep.

The sound of a loud bang jolted Esme out of her sleep, sitting up she realized that it was only the television. Out from the corner of her eye, Esme saw movement. Turning her gazed outside, Esme saw Violet moving across the deck slowly. Violet paused for a second then darted off into the forest. Letting curiosity get the best of her, Esme followed Violet out into the night. It was a clear starry filled sky; the moon shone brightly making the tree cast long shadow. There wasn't a cloud in the sky, but despite the beautiful night Esme couldn't help but feel nervous. The farther she walked the more nervous she started to feel; Esme had a feeling that someone was watching her. A flicker of moment up ahead moved her stop in her tracks; a figure darted into the shadow of the trees. The figure moved too fast for Esme to tell if that was Violet.

Esme brought her hand down to her abdomen as she felt movement from her daughter as if telling her to leave the forest and get back to the house where she was safe; perhaps it wasn't such a good idea to have followed Violet. Every little sound made Esme jump, the snapping a twig made her dead heart jump in fear, and then silence not a sound was made it was an eerie silence. Esme was about to turn around when she spotted a figure in the distance looming in the cover of the tree's shadows.

Something told Esme that this new stranger was not Violet. Carefully and slowly Esme started to back away. The figure processed walk closer but then stopped and dashed away.

"Esme?" The sound of Violet's voice startled Esme. "What are you doing out here Esme?" Violet's voice was stern but not mean. Esme opened her mouth then closed it. "Were you following me?" Esme nodded her head yes. "Why?"

"Because Violet you've been acting so weird ever since we got back to Forks and it's pretty obvious that you are agitated about something so tell me it is Violet." Violet turned away from Esme running her fingers through her hair before facing Esme again.

"Do you remember how I told you that you are not the first vampire to have fallen pregnant because me?"

"Yes I remember."

"Well the very first to become pregnant was a mated pair named Hannah and Tom. They were the heads of a coven of four well five when I joined. So one day Hannah and I got into a little fight and I ended up biting her and I think you know what happened next.

"She became pregnant." Esme voiced aloud.

"That's right she became pregnant, at first no one knew what to make of it including me. The other two original members left fearful what the Volturi would do if they found out. Yet somehow the Volturi never found out about Hannah's pregnancy. At first there was much doubt about letting the child to live in the end Tom and Hannah decided that they would keep their baby. I thought that everything was going to be fine but then everything went kinda wrong, Tom freak out and left. Hannah was distraught and hurt that her mate had bailed out causing to her to go insane. She went on crazy killing spree I knew that if she didn't stop the Volturi would come. I tried so hard to reason with her but she wouldn't listen to me, she no longer cared about herself or her baby." Violet stopped and took in a big breath in before continuing on.

"So I intervened and kill Hannah but not more than a month later did I run into Tom again. He asked me how his mate was doing, I told what happened with his mate, and he was pretty upset about it. And then he was just gone I haven't seen him in years until he showed up in Australia. Revenge burned in his eyes…he knows about your delicate situation Esme and he probably followed Edward, Jasper, Alice and the rest of them back here."

"I think I saw him."

"I know he's been becoming braving and venturing closer to the house."

What does he wan…." Esme stopped when Violet became rigid, her eye's darkened.

"What? What is it?"

"Look Esme you shouldn't have followed me out here tonight, I know I probably should have told you about Tom. And that's my mistake but it's too late to fix it so the first chance you get, run back to the house and stay put." Esme didn't have time to ask why when Violet quickly whirled around just as someone, who she assumed was Tom rushed at her. Esme kept her eyes on Violet as she was shoved against a tree causing it to creak in protest. Tom quickly turned on his heel and face Esme; he had not taken more than a step before Violet dragged him back so she stood between them in a defensive stance.

"I told you if you ever crossed my path again I would kill you apparently you have a death wish or you're incredibly dumb perhaps both." Violet said through clenched teeth.

"Careful with whom you kill Violet." He said spitefully as he began to circle them, Violet's step matched his exactly so that she was always in front of Esme.

"What's that supposed to mean you are nobody like anyone would give a damn or even notice if you die tonight."

"Are you sure about that? Because if I die, than those who up hold our laws will know." Esme saw Violet stiffen even more. In a swift motion, Violet had Tom pinned against a nearby tree will her hand around his throat. A sudden harsh breeze blew through the forest bringing with it dense clouds, throwing the forest into darkness. Lightning rolled above while thunder rumbled, along with a steady downfall of rain.

"What did you do?" Studying Tom's eyes Violet instantly knew what he had done. "You went to them didn't you, you told them about Esme's condition."

"Yes I did but they didn't believe me, they told me that it was nonsense no two vampires have ever been able to conceive. I showed Aro what you did to my mate and then they sent me back here to spy. So if you kill me they'll come."

Esme noticed that the more Violet got angry the more the weather seemed to worsen. The rain started to pelt her, the temperature was dropping fast, and the forest was getting darker if that were even possible.

"It's a lose lose situation, if I let you go you'll go running back to them, if I kill you they'll come. Already once I let you go once and that was a mistake. A mistake I will not be making that same mistake again."

And then the two fought, Violet shoved Tom against the tree she had him pinned to, causing him and the tree to fall. In a flash he was back up again trying to each but Violet easily blocked his way sending him to the ground. Esme was rooted to the where she was standing she couldn't move, she wanted to run but couldn't. Watching Violet fight was both fascination and frightening, Violet was a skilled fighter, she would wait to find Tom's weak spot before hitting. Her movements filled with grace and yet very deadly. The ground beneath Esme's feet turned to mud, rain turned to snow, and big fat flakes fell from the sky coming down hard and fast, the wind whipped her hair in every which way, it was all very unnatural. Esme knew that it was Violet who was making the weather turn to so cold and mean.

The ground shook as Tom slammed Violet into the ground. A hair line crack appeared on her cheek. Tom stood slowly his angry red eyes locked with Esme's and then he rushed at her. He nearly reached her when Violet grabbed hold of his skirt collar flinging him back. Her scarlet eyes filled with rage. Spinning him around so he faced her, Violet roughly slammed her hand against his chest. Violet's hand glowed with electricity spreading across his upper half returning his humanity. Pulling him closer to her so they were face to face, Violet sunk her teeth into Tom's neck making him shriek in pain. Blood stained her pearly white teeth running out her mouth, dripping down her chin and front. "Now you die the most painful death worse than being turned." Violet hissed.

Slowly Violet applied more pressure against Tom's chest she was crushing him. He cried and begged in pain for her to stop but she did not.

"Violet, Violet please stop I know what he did was wrong but no one deserves to die in such pain and agony." Esme pleaded with Violet to stop but she wouldn't listen. Over and Over Esme pleaded with Violet to stop. "Violetta!" Esme screamed. Violet barely turned her head to Esme, then something strange happened Violet suddenly dropped her hand from Tom's chest and clutched her own and pain expression graced her pretty features. Her brow creased her mouth was open like she was trying to gasp for air. Violet collapsed on her knees in the muddied ground. And then it was like she passed out Violet lay face down in the mud motionless.

Esme stood still in shock what had just happened? Both Violet and Tom lay still, until Tom began to recover himself as he pulled himself off the ground, his deadly eyes locked on Esme who had her arm across her belly proactively.

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Earlier

Carlisle sat with his family watching TV but he wasn't really paying too much attention to what was going. His thoughts drifted to Esme who was in the other room napping. As much as he had enjoyed the pregnancy, he longed for the day when his daughter would be born so he could finally hold his and Esme's precious miracle in his arms. Carlisle was pulled out of his thoughts when a storm warning flashed across the screen.

"Ah man really?" Emmett complained.

"Shh Emmett let me listen." Carlisle hushed his son. A map of the US showed up on the screen, swirling white clouds were showed coming in from the Pacific and was building bigger and bigger coming right at them. A warning flashed across the bottom of the screen all it said was that a snow storm was going to hit them with full force within the hour and it was advised to stay indoors it was not know how long the storm would last.

"Oh no I hope Charlie, Sue, Jacob, Seth, and the rest of the town will be ok." Bella voiced worriedly.

"I'm sure they will be okay." Edward said as he pulled Bella close to him.

"Where in the world did this storm come from, it was such a beautiful night out." Jasper asked with confusion. Carlisle wondered the same thing, Jasper was right it had been such a beautiful night out, not a cloud in the sky. He knew storms traveled fast but not this fast unless….Carlisle jumped off the couch surprising his children and ran into the other room where Esme was napping. A sense of dread filled him when he saw that Esme was not there. Smelling the air Carlisle quickly came to the conclusion that she was in the house but he did pick up her scent it was leading outside. Had he been so wrapped up in his thoughts that he had failed to notice Esme slip away?

"I'm going out to find Esme you are all to stay here do you understand?" Carlisle told his children.

"But Carlisle it's not safe out there, Vi…" Rosalie began.

"Violet's the one causing this Rose she must be upset about something and plus Esme's out there which is very dangerous for her at this time, so I have to go."

"Well at least let us…"Emmett started but Carlisle had dashed out the door before he could finish.

Carlisle was hit with blinding snow whirling around him. Even with his vampire senses, Carlisle was having a hard time seeing and picking up Esme's scent. A harsh gust of wind blew in his face bringing with it the faint scent of his mate. Carlisle followed the faint smell, he continued to follow but slowly the scent was fading away. Turning in circles he tired to pick up her scent again but couldn't. Faintly heard a voice veering to his right Carlisle ran blindly till he saw the outline of two figures. Carlisle got close enough to see what was going on. Scanning the area he saw Esme with her arm across her stomach protectively, an unknown vampire was getting up off the muddied ground. He wondered where Violet was, but then he spotted her laying on the ground unmoving on, why was she just laying there when Esme and his baby were in danger?

Carlisle saw the male vampire rush at Esme he tried his best to intercept him but he was too far away and it didn't help that his feet were sinking in the mud. As the male sprung he yelled out his mate's name all he could do was watch helplessly. The male came a good foot close of Esme before he hit an electrical barrier. Seeing the vampire being flung back brought Carlisle back to the night when Violet had first bitten Esme. He watched the male vampire disappear out of sight, instantly Carlisle ran to his wife's side he was able to reach Esme's side without getting electrocuted.

"Are you alright?" Carlisle asked as he wrapped his arms around Esme.

"Yeah I think so."

"How did Violet do that, I mean she looked so helpless." Esme was unable to answer when a growl was heard. Carlisle protectively pushed Esme behind him; he would die before any harm came to her or their unborn baby. The male vampire rushed at them, Carlisle didn't have to do anything because in a flash Violet had grabbed his shirt, tossing him skyward, as he fell back down, and Violet placed her right hand on his chest and slammed him down. Causing the mud to splatter everywhere, Violet was on her knees looking down on the vampire a hard expression on her face. The scene around them flickered before briefly changing. It was winter the smell of smoke and blood filled the air. Carlisle and Esme's eyes landed on a bloodied woman and the child that held her hand and was leaning over her, and then they were back in the forest of Forks Violet leaning over Tom her expression had softened. In the dim light from the lightning, Esme and Carlisle saw tears running down Violet's cheeks. Cautiously Tom brought his hands to hold Violet's in a tender way almost like they were loves. They shared a quiet agreement once again Violet's hand began to glow, but this time Tom did not shriek in pain, his whole body glowed, in a blinding white light he was gone. His ashes flowing away with the wind to rejoin his mate.

Violet remained kneeled on the ground they heard her sniff before she composed herself and got up, silently they followed her back to the house.

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Carlisle and Esme trailed behind Violet as she made her way into the living; her eyes went straight to the television. The map of the US was still on the screen the only change was that the white swirling cloud had gotten bigger. Carlisle was able to get a good look at Violet under the house lights she was a mess, mud streak her hair and clung to her clothes, there was still blood on her chin tear stains ran the length of her cheeks. Carlisle looked down at Esme she was wet and mud was dripping off the bottom of her pants but other than that she looked fine.

"Violet? Who was that?" Carlisle asked. Violet tore her eyes away from the TV and filled Carlisle and the other Cullen's on whom the strange vampire was and then apologized from not telling them sooner about Tom. "And the woman?" Carlisle instantly regretted his words as he remembered that the woman had been Violet's adoptive mother.

"My other mother." Violet said as she rapidly blinked away the tears the gleamed in her eyes. Carlisle quickly changed the subject. "That was a pretty neat trick you pulled back there, pretending to lay helpless on the ground then putting up an electoral shield to protect Esme."

"What are you talking about?" Violet gave Carlisle a confused looked.

"Didn't you put up that shield?"

"No." Violet shook her head. "I really was just lying there helplessly, one moment I was applying a crushing force against Tom's chest then it felt like someone was crushing my chest it really didn't feel too good."

"Then if it wasn't you then who was it?" Carlisle asked confused.

"There's one way to find out." Jasper said as he walked up to Violet. "Do what you did to Tom on Carlisle."

"Only if Carlisle says it's ok." Carlisle shook his head in ok; he gave Esme's hand a loving squeeze as he walked up to Violet as she placed her hand on his chest. Esme came up close behind Carlisle as the other Cullen's formed a circle behind Violet.

Carlisle looked down a Violet's glowing hand, electrical volts spread across his chest bringing a warm feeling to him. The warm feeling was replaced with a sheering pain; it really did feel like he was being crushed.

Esme heard Carlisle yelp in pain, Violet dropped her hand away from Carlisle's chest as her face twisted in pain but this time she did not collapse like she had in the forest.

"Incredible!" Edward exclaimed.

"Mind enlightening the rest of us?" Emmett asked.

"It's her." Edward gestured at Esme's stomach. "She's used her power to protect you." Edward looked to Esme and Carlisle.

Carlisle placed his hands on Esme's abdomen, so their little had protected them. The peaceful moment was broken by the blaring sound of the television. All heads turned to the sound, Violet went to stand in front of the TV as the other Cullen's joined her. The swirling clouds had moved right on top of them and it looked like it was still building up.

"Oh man what did I do?" Violet said brokenly.

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