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Chapter 11

It's an unusually sunny morning in Forks. Normally on a morning like this birds can be heard chirping around the clearing or squirrels could usually be heard scampering around in the trees. But this morning it appears that most of the wildlife has evacuated the area around the clearing. Maybe they were frightened by the appearance of all the massive wolves; maybe it was the presence of the vampires. But Chris's theory was different. He believes the animals do have a sixth sense. They can sense when something disastrous is about to happen. There will be a disaster, no matter who wins. He knows most of these vampires about to attack them have been lied to. He also knows that they will not stop to listen to reason. The Volturi are the leaders of the vampire world. They have no reason not to trust them. Chris hates the fact that so much life will be wasted. But at least the animals have decided to avoid the area. Too bad for them, they will miss one hell of a fight.

Chris surveys the battlefield. The alliance against the Volturi stands at the edge of the clearing. The wolves, which now number twenty, stand in two lines on each side of the vampires. The vampires line up in the center with Chris and Fred in the middle. A small circle consisting of Edward, Carlisle, Esme, and Alice stand behind the line of vampires. They are suited with the task of protecting their shield, Bella.

Zareb and Leah come walking up behind Chris. Leah kisses Zareb's cheek and phases taking her place in the battle line. Chris looks around at his friend. "I was wondering when you would get here."

Zareb smiles. "Sorry, we had a lot to talk about."

Chris smiles back. "Well what did you come up with."

"We will be returning with you."

Chris nods. "Good, because I'll be needing you around when I get full of myself." Zareb begins to speak but Chris cuts him off. "It's ok old friend, we both know its true."

Alice begins freaking out. "I'm glad you two can joke around. I can't see anything that's going to happen. I can't even see when they're coming."

"We have that covered." Chris reassures Alice then looks at Edward. "Is it working?"

Edward nods. "The distance is pushing me a little but yes."

"Good." Chris says. "Does Dan see anything yet?"

Edward shakes his head. "Not yet but he does hear something. Could be marching but its not in unison."

Chris looks toward the clearing. "Most likely the newborns."

Edwards's eyes widen. "He sees them now. There are more than originally thought, about seventy-five newborns by themselves."

Alice freaks out again. "WHAT?" I saw seventy-five total, including the newborns!"

Chris closes his eyes and sighs. "It's ok Alice. It seems as if Aro wanted to make sure his army succeeded. But we are prepared." Chris looks at Bella. "Are you ready?"

Bella nods. "I guess so." She closes her eyes as she envelopes everyone with her shield. It's a large area to cover and she begins wincing slightly.

Chris looks concerned. "Can you handle this Bella?"

Bella's wince turns angry. "Just shut up and let me concentrate!"

Chris, along with several others, laugh at her comment. Chris looks at Zareb. "Shouldn't you get ready?"

"I am ready." Zareb responds.

Chris shakes his head. "You know what I mean."

"In due time sir."

Carlisle points to the opposite tree line. "There they are."

Chris looks at Fred and nods. Fred steps out of Bella's protective bubble and stands in the center of the clearing. The newborns come charging through the tree line. They all seemed to be focused on Fred standing defenseless in front of them. Suddenly they all stop in their tracks. Many of them begin lurching and gagging. Chris gives his one word command. "Fred." And he forms back beside Chris, whom gives another on word command. "Zareb."

Zareb smiles and begins running at the newborns, as do the wolves. Halfway there he phases mid stride into an enormous lion. He is twice as big as any of the wolves. The group of shape shifters reaches the defenseless newborns. The slaughter doesn't last long. After a few moments of tearing and wrenching the first wave was defeated, with no casualties. Zareb stands in the middle if the clearing with the wolves around. Chris nods to him and he lets out a roar that shakes the very ground. The wolves follow suite as they throw their heads back and howl. Two thick plumes of purple smoke now arise an each side of the clearing.

Chris nods. "Ok form back up, we'll need you well rested when the elite get here. Prepare for the next wave." The vampires in the middle line up and take ready stances. Chris looks at Edward. "How long?"

"Dan sees them now, marching in unison. These are well trained, about seventy- five of them too. They should be here in about five minutes."

The five minutes pass quickly and quietly as the second wave appears from the tree line. They march together in a military fashion. Again, Fred walks to the center of the clearing after a nod from Chris. The group slows obviously bothered by Fred's gift, but they do not stop. These vampires were trained to deal with gifts like this. Whether you're vampire or human, conditioning is still a good method of preparation.

Chris calls Fred back and while the group is still feeling the effects of his attack Chris gives the signal and all the vampires charge. This group wouldn't be as easy as the newborns. They were trained and prepared for a fight. But they couldn't be prepared for Chris. He zips along the battlefield from vampire to vampire looking as if he is just tapping them but they crumble to pieces.

Emmett pulls Jasper aside for a moment. "Would'ya look at that."

Jasper responds. "Very impressive." Just then a group from the attackers pounces on Jasper and Emmett. Someone's hand and wrist goes bouncing along the ground but it's unclear who it belongs to. Tanya and Garrett immediately jump on the attackers pulling them off of Jasper and Emmett. Jasper emerges missing his wrist and hand. One of the nomads that joined Chris's forces a couple of days ago went down smothered by four of the Volturi. Vladimir and Stefan jumps to his aid to find that he was already dead. Chris was cleaning up the rest of the second wave when he surveyed the damage.

He looks as Jasper is reattaching his hand. "Are you ok?"

Jasper looks up. "I'll be ok, it's nothing that can't be fixed."

Chris nods as he notices the loss of the new nomad. He had never even heard his name before the battle. He still mourns the loss.

Edward straightens up. "No! He's getting overconfident. They'll see him."

Chris rushes to Edward. "What is it? The elite are approaching?"

Edward closes his eyes. "Yes and Dan's getting too close. They're going to…" Edward winces and looks at Chris. "It's too late. Dan's gone."

Chris squares his jaw. "Damn." He shakes off the feeling of sadness. "Can you read Aro yet?"

"Edward nods. "Yes, they have noticed the smoke. He's actually afraid."

"Well that makes two of us." Chris responded. "The real fight is about to begin."