Surprise Feelings

This is totally non-canon. A bit of OOC.

I own nothing. Anything recognizable belongs to S. Meyer.

Chapter 11:

Peterpov

Bella handled herself well, but she used her gift in front of our guests. I don't think it will matter much since Dmitri is her mate and Samantha happens to also be a shield that Aro only hires on special occasions because he has Renata. I do know that once Fred has the Major calmed down and sorted out that he is going to be a pissed off Jasper. Super pissed.

In the interest of saving their asses and getting some information; I decide to have a little talk with our new friends while everyone's busy doin their own thing. I knock on Timothy and Samantha's door and it only takes a moment for Timothy to answer.

"Hey do y'all mind if I come in for a chat?" Timothy is leaning on the door with his head in his hand when he simply moves aside and gestures for me to enter with his other hand. I nod and walk in to see Samantha, a cute little thing sittin in a chair reading when she looks up and smiles uneasily at me. I can't have that and I walk towards her with a smile and say, "Don't worry 'bout nothin Dollface. I'll help y'all get this shit straightened out." I look back and Timothy has shut the door and walks over to sit by Samantha and says, "I'm sorry about earlier. I really am. I have no interest in the Major's mate.. I have my own. I was just playing. Honest."

I lean forward resting my elbows on my knees and respond, "I get that. I really do, but why on earth would you challenge him?" He looks down and Samantha squeezes his hand giving him a nod so he looks back up at me and says, "I'm an echo. I've been dying to meet him for years to see how my gift would work with his.. you know; because of all the stories that I've heard with his gift. There's a rumor going around that he's not as strong 'cause he's sucking on Bambi's momma.. I.. I was testing him. We are goin up against a newborn army. I wanted to see what he could do."

When he's finished explainin; I'm shaking my head and I say, "What idiot ass mo-fo did you come across that said the Major is not up to par?" He looks to Samantha again and she smiles and says, "It's a rumor going around the Volturi castle. A lot of the vamps there think that feeding off of animals weakens us and our gifts. Basically, it's the word on the street."

I shake my head and say, "That is the most idiotic thing I have ever heard in my entire fuckin life. If anything his diet choice makes him stronger because of the pure will it takes him on a daily basis to do what he does. To be in an unsatisfied state of hunger constantly makes him more likely to be a cranky s.o.b. He is not the God of War for nothin. They don't give that title out to just anyone. If he didn't get distracted when he did; you'd be ash right now. Do you understand what I'm sayin?"

They both nod and look down. Timothy looks up and says, "What can I do to make it right?" I sit back in my seat and think for a moment and say, "Well, you can start by apologizing to him and his mate. He will be able to gauge your sincerity so no fuckin around." Samantha says, "Not a problem. Is it?" She looks at her mate with an obvious warning and he says, "Not a problem at all. I felt horrible after it happened. Do you think Fred will be okay, calming the Major down?" Now that makes me laugh a full out belly laugh and I say, "There aint one person or vampire alike that can calm down the Major except his mate. I know for a fact that Fred is havin the time of his life right now."

They both look relieved by that and I ask, "Are there any other rumors goin around that we should be worried about right now?" They look at each other then back at me and Samantha says, "Well.. We know that Jane wants to kill the human Bella and the Kings have an interest in what happens here, but we don't exactly know to what extent."

I nod and say, "Yea, we expected as much. One more thing?" They both look at me expectantly and I ask, "Where does your loyalty lie?" As if I don't already know, but I'm curious how they'll answer. I know Jasper will eventually ask the same question. Timothy smirks and says, "The same place your loyalty lies. With ourselves."

As I expected so, I get up and nod at them both and say, "Where it should be. Well alright.. I'll leave y'all to it. My lady needs me. Why don't you take it easy for a bit. We'll meet in the den by 6am."

Jasperpov

I'm surprised how well Fred seems to handle everything. I was not expecting him to take on the Major the way he did without being hurt or angry.. Yea, I know he knows the Major cannot hurt him physically, but my beast can be a real dick when he wants to be. It needed to happen though. My beast needed to stake claim on my mate. In the long run it is just safer that way so, he doesn't fly off the handle every time someone flirts with or looks at Fred the wrong way. The beast in me is now satisfied that Fred is ours and only ours. Now I don't have to worry about loosing control like I did last night.

Speaking of last night. What the fuck was up with that guy Timothy? Did he just get off the special bus that I always used to hear about in high school? Why the fuck would he try to antagonize me like that? I'm just lucky that Bella interfered when she did or I'd have some explaining to do over that idiots ashes. Bella.. I cannot believe she outed herself like that in front of the newcomers. Her mate should be safe since I know that he would do anything in his power to protect her, but the other two are an unknown. I don't like unknowns.

When Fred is done in the shower, I guess we'll find out what their deal is. I can't help but be a bit curious how last night went for Bella and her mate? Did she accept him? We opted to shower separately this morning or there was no way we were leaving our room. We just get way too lost in each other when we use our gifts. It's quickly becoming like an addiction. I've never had this freedom and opportunity to close off my gift the way it happens when we are gettin busy.

I'm enjoying the calm and serenity of our room when Fred comes out of the shower looking extra hot in his button fly jeans, Doc Martins and a Sex Pistols shirt that I picked out for him.. Dang! I'm sitting in the chair that I left in the middle of the room when he stops and looks at me with a raised eyebrow. I put my arms behind my head, grin at him and say, "I really gotta be careful what I pick out for you to wear 'cause dang.. I really would like a repeat performance from last night!" He smirks and replies, "We got a meeting to attend to, but after that anything goes. Maybe you could perform for me this time? I'd really like to see those snakeskin boots come off.. or maybe you can put them back on?" I laugh 'cause that just sounds fuckin ridiculous and say, "Alright. Let's do this."

We were the first ones in the room so we took out big chair by the window. It's not very professional, but fuck if I care. Between last night, how hot my mate is lookin and smellin; he's sittin his fine ass with me. Peter and Char show up next. Char comes up to give us both a hug, looks at me concerned and asks, "Everything okay? Y'all settled down now?" I huge her back, send her some comfort and respond, "We're good now. Do either of you know what the fuck happened last night?"

Peter grins and says, "Yea Major. Word on the street is that you are weak from your animal diet. He was testing you for the mission. He didn't mean no harm though." Fred stiffened at that, but I started laughin my ass off. The three of them were lookin at me concerned when I said, "That's actually great news! I don't mind bein underestimated. It gives me an advantage.. the element of surprise. I'm sure he was shocked as shit last night when I dropped his ass in less than 60 seconds wasn't he?"

The three of them are chuckling, but Fred is still concerned. I pull him in for a hug and say, "I'm actually stronger than I was during the Southern Wars. Not only do I have my head together, but I have my mate and my coven by my side. You got nothin to be worried about." Fred relaxes into my side when Bella comes in lookin all sweet and chummy with Dmitri.

I smirk when she looks at me with a shy smile and I say, "Come on now. Just cause you got a mate don't mean you don't have to give me a hug no more." She grins as she comes over and asks, "You okay now? You're not mad are you?" I give her a squeeze on her shoulder and answer, "Na. I'm good. We'll talk when everyone's here. How'd it go with you last night?" I look towards Dmitri who is clearly wrapped around her little finger already, she smiles and says, "Things went quite well. Thanks." Mhmm.. looks like it.

They both grab a seat next to Peter and Char. We are all just talking quietly for a few when Timothy and Samantha make their entrance. Timothy is palest of pale, about average build with long straight black hair and red eyes. She is a tiny little thing with honey brown ringlets, a doll-like face and red eyes. They both walk towards me and I look at my clock. They're late. I just raise my eyebrow and Fred puts his hand on my elbow. Timothy speaks first when he says, "Last night when I came onto Fred. I was jokin around.. I already have my own mate. I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanna apologize for my behavior."

I can feel his sincerity and nod then ask, "So word on the street is that I'm weak now huh? What do y'all think about that?" Samantha smiles sweetly and says, "I think it's a load of shit.. you were fast! Will you teach us to fight?" Timothy turns his head to look at her like she just lost it and I laugh. This is too funny. I waved my hand in the stop motion and say, "Sure, we're gonna have some practice sessions here before y'all go on your mission after we talk about our plan."

Timothy looks at me so fast that if he was human he'd have whiplash and he grins from ear to ear and says, "To be honest Major, I've wanted to meet you for a long time. Really long time. I was curious how our gifts would work together.." Fred squeezes my arm and I can feel his annoyance and jealousy. I look at him from the corner of my eye and send reassurance then ask, "What do you mean by that?"

He looks at Samantha and she nods then says, "Well, we have worked for the Voturi under contract for decades. We don't take all the jobs, but it pays well. Samantha is a physical shield and I am an echo." I cross my foot over my knee and absently draw circles on Fred's thigh with my finger while I think about it then ask, "So, let's see if I got this right, you are not forced to stay in the castle with your gifts, you work via contract and are both gifted?" Timothy nods and says, "Yep, Aro has found a much larger network of talented and gifted vampires willing to work for him under contract than forced labor a few decades ago. It pays well and we don't get bored so there's that."

I nod in understanding then Fred asks, "What's an echo?" Timothy grinned and said, "It's as it sounds.. I can echo any gift that you try on me back to you. It is more of a defensive gift because it is not a conscious effort. It just happens." Hmm.. I say, "Well, I was able to read your emotional signature without a problem. Are you able to control it in any way?" He shakes his head, "No, but that's interesting. I thought for sure your gift would bounce off mine and back creating a cool effect.. maybe even a paradox of sorts, but I guess not."

I nod because I'm interested to see how his gift will work around Edward.. I look to Samantha who is quietly observing and ask, "How does your shield work?" She smiles and says, "Well, it blocks any physical attacks. Say you had a flamethrower and pointed it at me.. I could shield myself and anyone close to me, but I need to choose to do it." Interesting. This could be why Aro has stopped forcing compliance. What happens if someone with a gift like this chooses not to protect him?

Fred is about to ask another question when Peter says, "We will have plenty of time to get to know each other soon enough. We need to get our shit together because the fucktart's aren't gonna wait on us. We don't want Victoria or Edward getting all edgy and makin a move. Major, you had an idea. Care to share it with the team to see if they have anything to add?"

I'd say something to Peter about rudeness, but I know if he is getting edgy then somethin's comin. I respond, "Alright Captain. That's why you get paid the big bucks.." He cocks his head at me and I stifle a laugh and continue, "Basically, I was thinkin that we could take out Victoria's army the same day we tell Edward that Bella is comin home to Forks.." Dmitri growls low and I send out calm and say, "He does not know that Bella has been changed. Neither does Victoria. We stand Edward up early in the day and take out Victoria's army taking no prisoners. Bella can call and make an excuse to meet him later in the day.. where we will apprehend him to be delivered to the Kings.."

Timothy asks, "What about the Cullens? What is their part?" I nod and answer, "Edward is playing with fire by having Victoria's army target the Cullens. They are not in on the kidnapping plan or the newborn army. Carlisle is a friend of Aro's and will be helping on the sidelines. We will leave them out of this. Their only part for now is distracting Edward to keep the fucknut out of our way. I do have a question for you Timothy.." He nods back at me so I ask, "Has your echo ever been tested on a mind-reader before?" He kicks back in his chair tapping his foot on the table where Char gives him a raised eyebrow and kicks it off her table. Timothy smiles sheepishly at her then says, "Sorry Char.. You know.. I'm not sure it has been tested, but when Dmitri, Samantha and I run recon I can see if I can find a way to test it or we can just wait till he's captured. Up to you."

Hmm.. "Okay, I'm not sure we wanna test that when we are depending so much on the element of surprise right now. We'll wait till he's captured, but we do have Samantha and Bella's shields to help with keepin him outta our heads. Samantha?" She looks at me curiously and I ask, "Do you think you can train Bella on her shield?" I know we were going to keep it a secret, but at this point.. between her using it in front of them last night and Aro's somewhat reformed collecting practices.. I think it will be okay. Samantha smiles brightly and says, "I'd love to!"

I smile and say, "Well alright! While Samantha's teachin Bella about her shield why don't Timothy, Dmitri and Peter run the recon mission to see what Victoria's up to. I'm going to contact Carlisle to see how he's doin with things on his end. Char and I can train Fred and the girls in fighting while y'all are gone. You can join in when you get back. Depending on the situation there I'd like to tentatively plan our attack on this coming Saturday. Sound like a plan?"

Everyone is in agreement so, I dismiss the group to go about their own ways until the evening and call Peter back. He comes back and sits on the footstool in front of Fred and I and says, "Wassup Major? Everything alright?" I lean forward and quietly say, "I'm feelin much better about the situation on the home front after talkin to everyone, but I have a bad feelin. Like an itch. I feel like we missed something. Is Yoda tellin you anything that seems like it needs attention?" He rests his head on the palm of his hand and answers, "Na Major, but I'll try and keep my eyes and ears open. Don't worry. By the time we are ready.. all our t's will be crossed and i's will be dotted." With that said he gets up smacks my knee and messes up Fred's hair on the way out.

I'm laughing and Fred looks pissed as he watches Peter leaves then he turns to face me and starts crackin up too. He says, "I swear, I'll never have a dull moment again.." I grin at my mate and say, "I can guarantee it. You wanna stick around while I call Carlisle or you gonna go scrap with the boys?" He smiles and says, "I'll stick around. I'm hopin to have another show on the center stage again when you're done." He's grinning wickedly and I sigh. What have I gotten myself into? Yep. Never a dull moment for sure.

A/N Had a hard time pullin it all together. Hope I didn't mess up too bad. Let me know what y'all think! Next chapter is in the works..