Before You Being Reading...
The next chapter will be devoted to what Jasper is going through. I am workng on it now to make sure the chapter comes out the way it should. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for that notification in the next few days...
Chapter 11
Forks, Washington
Cullen Compound, On the Edge of Esme's Garden Just Before the Forest
He, like his son, felt that the forest before him would give him the answers he was seeking. He had been on the edge of his wife's garden for a little more then an hour. He was helpless. Esme hadn't said a word to him, his son was suffering because of his own actions, Bella was now in the arms of the crown Prince of Vrall, nothing was where it should have been. He was ready to go back inside and figure out what he wanted to say when he held a press conference, he heard footsteps. Now he was glad Esme put gravel into the garden.
He turned to find his wife standing there with a suite case at her side. This caught him off guard.
"Why is there a suit case at your feet?"
"I'm leaving."
"What?! Why?"
"I need to figure things out. I need to figure out where things went wrong, where I went wrong."
"You don't need to leave. We can work through this together. Please take your things back inside and we can get through this."
"I can't do that. I need time away from here. I need to figure out what I'm going to do next."
"There is nothing you need figure out. We can get passed this. I will make sure we do."
"You will make sure?"
"Yes. Now please take your things back inside. I need you here when I call for a press conference. Once it's done then everything will be as it should."
She scoffed.
"Your career always has to come first. Then our family, Then me."
"You know that's not true."
"The hell it is! Do you even realize things have come back to haunt you? Do you even see why all of this his happening?"
He stood quiet. So, she continued.
"You saw that segment on Good Morning America. You saw the look on Edwards face when that picture of Jasper and Bella came across the screen. You literally saw his heart shatter. Just like you cheated on me with his mother, he cheated on Bella with Jillian. The only difference there was he didn't even try to hide it! History has repeated itself because of the sins of the father."
She picked up her suitcase, turned and walked away.
He could only watch her as she did. He knew if he tried to go after her then it would only put more distance between them.
One Mile East of the Borderline
1:55 P.M.
His eyes and ears had been scanning, listening out. He wanted to get there early to make sure he didn't miss whoever it was that wanted to see him. There was a part of him that knew doing this wasn't right. Still he knew if he didn't make the attempt to make things right and bring Bella back home with him, then he would always wonder as to what should have been.
Part of him wanted to go back to Vrall alone. He wanted to go back there to see for himself how things were going. He wanted to see for himself if Bella was happy. He knew she could be happy with him. He may not have been a full vampire, but still he could make her happy.
"I could make her happy I know it."
"You can. All you have to do is listen."
He turned to see a woman behind him. Her hair was dark brown, she was almost as tall as Bella if not just an inch shorter, she slightly tanned with dark blue eyes. They both looked at each other, but shook off the feeling that passed.
"Who are you anyway?"
"I'm Kara, the woman who should be with Jasper right now. Instead that thing whatever her name is, is with him."
"That thing has a name, Bella."
"Who cares."
"I do."
"Didn't seem that way from what was plastered all over the tabloids a few days ago."
"That was a mistake."
"Just like Jasper's mistake can be corrected, so can yours. You want her right?"
He rolled his eyes,
"Of course I do."
"Just like I want Jasper back. She is better suited to a life here with you. You need to show her that."
"She is due to come back here. Her friend's birthday is coming up. I know she won't miss it."
"Then that will be your chance. She will come back here leaving Jasper in Vrall. After all he is king and there is no way he can leave. With her here, I can go to Vrall and begin to make my way back to Jasper."
He could see she was desperately in love with Jasper. Either that or she was desperate for the status he could give her.
"Why are you so determined to be with him?"
"Because years ago I was. I wanted nothing more than to be his wife. To have a life with him was what I envisioned when we first met. I know he feels the same way. The time we spent together was something I will never forget. Out of the guys I met and dated, he is worth fighting for…..
As she continued to talk about Jasper he could actually hear the love she had for him in her voice. Deep down he had to admit he still felt the same way about Bella. Her impassioned thoughts brought him back to a time when Bella was the center of his world. Everything that he was, was her. She wasn't selfish by any means. She always put others first before herself. That was one of the things that made him fall for her in the first place, her heart.
Knowing there was someone else who stood to get what belonged to him, it wasn't going to happen. Not while he was able to do something about it. He continued to listen to her as she talked about how things ended between them.
"If it wasn't for tradition and his family then I would be by his side. I am who he needs. I am the woman who can proudly stand by him and be there not only as his queen, but as his wife, his confidante, his lover."
He couldn't help but notice she put the fact of being his queen first. He had to look at it as she was a woman in love. Again his gut was telling him there was more to this, but his need to have Bella back with him was overpowering his instincts.
"With Bella coming here, I can show her how good things were with us. How good we were together. There is a schedule of events coming up for my family."
"Include her while she's here. This way she can see her life is here with you."
Kara came to stand right in front of him.
"Just like my life, my heart is with and belongs with Jasper. Between the two of us, we can accomplish that. We can make sure they see things differently. Then we will have what we want. You with Bella, me with Jasper. We can do this."
Once again, there was something in his gut telling him this was wrong, very wrong. Still the life he could have with Bella, the life he had imagined before he blew things out of proportion was in his grasp again.
"I'm in."
"Good. When she gets here make your move and I'll make mine."
Three Days Later….
Island State of Vrall
Seaside Town of Wolfwater
Wolfwater Bay
They had gone back to Wolfwater Bay a few days later. Prior to their return Bella spent time with Charlotte and Maddie. This also gave Jasper time to catch up on some work he had to deal with. It also allowed him to be able to clear his schedule. Peter and Felix would be able to handle things in his absence. He was just glad they had his back.
He had Bella tucked close to his side as the limo came to a stop. Bella looked out of the darkened window. She could see an outline of what used to be a structure. Along with a few ruins.
"This is where Castle Volturi used to stand."
He got out the car first and helped her out.
"Come."
He offered her his hand as they waked toward it. She could see the original castle was at one point a prominent structure. Over time nature took over again. Sure there were some things that could be seen, but not much of it.
"What happened to the original castle?"
"A tsunami hit the island around the mid-1700s. Luckily Wolfwater hadn't been established yet. The entire castle was wiped out."
"What about your family?"
"The new site for castle Volterra was being established at this point. You see, my parents figured it was too dangerous to have the family here. So it was moved to Volterra. In the process it also made Volterra the capital of Vrall."
"Wolfwater would have been the capital had a tsunami not hit the island."
"Yes."
She let go of his hand to continue to look around. She walked around the ruins of the castle. She could only imagine what it used to look like it when it was in its prime. She knew it had to make his family proud to be able to look at something that was a symbol of protection for the island and its people.
He kept his eyes on her as she was exploring. He was ready to go explore with her when his vision blurred. His gums began to ache where his K9s were. He stopped and took a deep breath. Smirking, he knew what was happening. She was bringing fourth his vampire. It started from the moment he met her. The process needed to begin, but he wanted to spend more time with her. He wanted to get to know her more, to have her fall for him, for her to want him in return before his human side merged with his vampire. Once it happened, there was no way to stop what would happen next. He was going to try to hold off this side of him for as long as he could. After a few minutes, he was able to gather his bearings.
This side of me needs to be kept at bay. I've only known her a short time.
We can still get to know her. Its time this happens. You've kept me in the dark long enough.
She turned to see where he was when she saw him go down to his knees. She ran over to him. She knew what was happening to him. It happened with everyone in the Cullen family. All except for Edward. She got to him as he was struggling to stand.
"Let's go explore the original site of the castle."
"No. We need to get back to Volterra."
"I brought you out here to spend time with you. I want this time with you."
"We will have it once this is over. Come on. I need to get you back in Volterra, back to your father and uncles. They know more about this then I do."
"You do know about this. You're the reason why this is happening."
Slowly they walked back to the limo. She may not have fully understood the process, but what he said to her was something she couldn't wrap her mind around.
One Hour Later….
Volterra
Castle Volterra, West Wing, Jasper's Apartment, Top Floor
Aro, Caius, and Marcus had just gotten Jasper settled into his room. Peter and Charlotte were out in the living room with Bella. The door to his bedroom opened and Aro came out.
"Bella?"
She turned around.
"Yes?"
He came over to her and hugged her.
"I want to thank you for what is happening. Because of you my son will fully realize his power. Vrall will be completely protected because of you."
"Your welcome?"
He chuckled releasing her.
"I'm guessing you don't know what's happening."
"I don't really know. All I do know is his vampire is ready to come forth."
Before he could say much more the door opened again. Marcus called for Aro and Peter.
"I need to tell Bella whats going to happen."
"I can explain things to her father."
He looked at Charlotte.
"Alright."
Both men left the was then she noticed Maddie wasn't around.
"Where are Maddie and Felix?"
"When you called Aro about what was going on with Jasper, he and aunt Pica were getting ready to head to Malta for the Ribbon of Freedom Festival. At the end they were going to be present for the coronation of the new king. Instead they sent Felix and Maddie in their place. They'll be back in a few days."
She sighed.
"Are you alright?"
"I just don't want anything to happen to him."
"Nothing will. He has the strongest men in the family with him. Besides you are the reason why this began."
"Okay….I've heard that from you, Aro, and Jasper. How did I start any of this?"
"Because you are the reason why, but first let me ask you something?"
"What's that?"
"Did your parents talk to you about any of this?"
"Not really."
Why would they do that?
"Those of us who were born into this life, we all know we have a vampire side that can only be embraced when we accept it."
"That much I do know."
"So, we all get the stirring during puberty. Which we all know is a fucked up time."
"Tell me about it."
"Anyway, we have to feed that side in order to make sure we can stay strong and in our element. What's going on now is Jaspers vampire has been showing signs of coming forth for a few days now. It only happens when another vampire has found their soulmate. All it takes is a touch or a look or something like a simple gesture or even a smile for something to connect a vampire to their true soulmate. For Jasper all it took was the touch of your hand. Then it began for him. Sure he was able to keep it at bay for a few days. This way he was able to get to know you. Only that side of him had enough. It wants to come out to become one with his human side."
"So…that means…
"Yup, you're the reason why this has happened. Now it if all goes well he will cross into Il Regano Del Vampiro. Once he is there he will given the chance to be given the guidence, the intellect, and power of the past kings. The most powerful of them all being Drago. It is said Drago spent less then a day in the realm. The same thing was also said about Lorcan."
"Whats going to happen once Jasper is out of the realm?"
"His need to be near you will be at a frightnening level. He won't want you out of his sight."
"Is this something I need to worry about?"
"Not in the slightest. But I will say this, Jasper is going to do what he can to continue to, how did Felix put it...he wants everything that makes up who you are. He'll want to seduce your mind, heart and soul. In the end he'll want you in his bed. Trust me when I say, he will ruin you for other men. All of the Volturi men have that trait. So while Jasper is going through this we need to get you packed up and over here. There is a guest room right next to his bedroom. Although it might be pointless to put you in there. After all he is going to want you with him."
"Well wait a minute, isn't this kind of rushing things?"
"Not really. Heres the thing. For me and Peter it only took two weeks."
"Two weeks?!"
Charlotte laughed a little.
"Don't get me wrong it took a little longer to get down the isle. Inbetween that time we got to know eachother. That time with him was somethng that will always stay in the forefront of my mind."
She could see the worry on Bella's face.
"I know there is alot going through your mind about this."
"This is all just new to me."
"I know. We are all here to mare sure you understand whats going on."
"Okay."
Bella and Charlotte were beginning to walk out of Jasper's apartment when Bella stopped and groaned.
"I completely forgot about Drew's birthday."
"Whos Drew?"
"Drew is another friend of mine. Usually I do something for him."
Charlotte knew there was no way Bella coud leave now. There had to be something that could be done.
(Quick Note: the Ribbon of Freedom Festival and there being a monarchy was something I made up. I'm not sure if Malta has different festivals or a democracy. This was just made up on the fly.)
