Important Author's Note: I've changed this story to rated M.

Chapter 12: Rumors

(Third Person POV)

The Major walked along the night streets of Huston Texas. He is finally free to do things his way. Jasper Cullen is gone for the moment and the Major intended to take advantage of that. He walked down an alley towards a club. His throat burned wanting the blood that has been kept from him for several years now. Right before he could enter the club though a voice from behind him stopped him.

"Where you off to Major?" Peter asked while walking up to Jasper.

"Just wantin' something to eat." Jasper replied turning to look at Peter who nodded.

"Well that's not the place to go," Peter replied, "if you're going to go back to drinking from humans then at least take the lives of the non innocent." Jasper huffed at this.

"Since when do I care about whom I kill Peter." It wasn't a question but Peter responded anyways.

"Never," he replied, "but-" he was cut off by a pissed off Jasper.

"But what Peter?" he growled and Peter knew that the major was losing his patience.

"Nothin'" he shrugged and watched the major walk off. Peter let out a breath though when Jasper followed a man who had been disturbing women in the distance. After a few minutes Peter walked after Jasper and found him leaving an alley; his eyes were back to a bright red color.


(Peter's POV)

"So what are you going to do now Major?" I asked walking next to him along the deserted street. Jasper shrugged and looked off into the distance with a thoughtful expression.

"No war going on now I guess I have nothin' to do." We fell into silence while I thought of a way to bring up Onyx without losing my head.

"Well I can think of something." I said hesitantly and he stopped.

"If it's about that girl then no." he growled and I shrugged. I watched him continue to walk down the street and then a light bulb went off in my head.

"It just surprises me Major," I said and he stopped but didn't turn to look at me.

"What?" he asked and I held back my smile.

"That you, Major Jasper Whitlock, would let another man have what belongs to you." With that I turned on my heel and ran off to the farm, but not before seeing him clench his fists.


(Onyx's POV)

It's been a month since Jasper and his friends left the castle. Since then Alec has been busy with missions and getting scolded by Caius for 'losing to a Cullen.' Aro was also mad at me for stepping in and risking them finding out about my gift. I wasn't ever going to use my gift, but he wasn't in the listening mood. Since then I've had to stay in the room I share with Alec. Aro forbid me from leaving without Alec again.

I sighed and walked over to the windows which were, like always, covered by the heavy curtails. However, when I pushed the curtains aside I was still met with black. It was the middle of the day so I didn't understand what was going on until I took a closer look. The windows had been covered up with pure black glass preventing me from seeing outside. I placed my hand on the glass and tried to remove it; however, Alec's hand stopped me.

"That's there for a reason Onyx." He said in his cold tone while I turned to look at him.

"Why?" I asked feeling like a prisoner and he shrugged.

"Caius and Aro's orders." He replied and I hung my head.

"But-" I started to speak and his glare made me stop. I bit my lip and looked at the ground feeling defeated. We stood in silence for a while before Alec sighed and spoke.

"Let's take a shower." He said while pulling me towards the bathroom. I pulled my arm out of his hand though and he stopped to look at me.

"I'd rather be alone." I muttered and a tense silence filled the room.

"Fine." He growled and left the room. I sighed and walked into the bathroom and took a shower. I didn't know how long I was in there for, but eventually I decided to get out. I wrapped my hair in a towel and dressed into some pajamas before walking out.

Alec was back and was sitting on the couch reading. He was wearing his black pants and his long sleeved red shirt was unbuttoned. I sighed and sat at the other end of the couch while removing the towel from my head.

"Better?" Alec muttered and I looked at him while drying my hair. Instead of responding I sighed and looked at the fire place where the fire lit and warmed up the room. After a few minutes I felt an arm wrap around my waist. Alec pulled me down to where my head was resting on his lap; the towel I was holding fell to the ground at his sudden movement.

I looked up at Alec who was still reading his book while he stroked my damp hair with his free hand. I sighed and laid there for a while watching the fire as he slowly moved his fingers through my hair. After another few minutes I moved to where I was sitting in Alec's lap and snuggled up to him like a child. He chuckled as he wrapped an arm around me.

"You can be such a child Onyx." He muttered then kissed my forehead. We stayed like this for the rest of the night. The majority of the time we would sit in silence while he read, we exchanged a few words throughout the night; but nothing more.


"I've been wonder something Alec," I said a few days later as we lay in bed.

"What?" he asked a hint of annoyance and I knew why. He really hates talking after sex; and he calls me a child.

"Well I guess I was wondering why Jasper and his friends decided to come here out of nowhere." Alec's hand froze and I notice him tense up. I let out a small yelp when he flipped us over so quickly and hovered over me.

'I think I made him mad.' I thought as he glared down at me.

"I don't want you to think about him Onyx," he growled, "don't ever talk about him again." Wow I really hit a nerve there. He really doesn't like Jasper. I was about to respond but he silenced me with a kiss that was full of frustration. I whimpered against his lips when his nails dug into my waist. I felt his lips curve into a smile and he pulled away and smirked down at me.

"Does that hurt?" He asked while digging his nails in deeper.

"Yes Alec." I whimpered while moving my hands to his. I tried to pry his hands away from my waist but it was no use. Looks like my comment brought out the witch twin and I instantly regretted opening my mouth earlier.

"Good," he purred darkly as he pushed my legs apart, "this is punishment for thinking about another guy."

I winced as Alec rolled off me. Alec is the only person on this earth that can make vampires feel constant pain during sex. I slowly sat up and looked down at my waist where there were many cracks in my skin from where he dug in his finger nails.

"Ouch Alec," I muttered knowing this would take a couple days to heal. Alec huffed as he closed his eyes and rested his arms behind his head.

"It's been a while since I've caused you that much pain," he said a dark smirk appearing; "I forgot how much I enjoyed it." I glared down at him then whimpered again as my injuries burned. Alec opened his eyes and looked up at me with dark red eyes.

"I love that sound." He said then reached out and pulled me down to him. I squirmed in pain as he pressed down on my injuries.

"I'm sorry." I gasped out wanting him to stop, "I'm sorry I was thinking about the Cullen I won't do it again."

"Good girl." He said and rolled on top of me again. He then moved his lips to my waist and I felt his tong move along the marks on my waist. When he moved up I looked down to see that the cracks in my skin were gone. However there was still a burning sensation from Alec's venom. He then rolled onto his side and pulled me close to him. Within seconds I didn't feel pain anymore and I knew he was using his gift. I was about to thank him, but a knock came at the door.

"Alec," Demetri's voice came, "Aro is asking everyone to come to the throne room in an hour."

"Fine." Alec said and we heard Demetri walk off. Alec let out a long sigh and pulled me closer to him.

"Don't think you're off the hook because we have to leave Onyx," he said, "I'm still angry."

"I know." I muttered then quickly changed the topic, "do you know why we have to go down?" It worked; Alec shrugged as he rolled onto his back and pulled me on top of him.

"Probably a trial," he said, "or just vampires causing problems."

"Will you have to leave again?" I asked. Despite how many people are in the Volturi castle, I don't have any friends because people are afraid of upsetting Alec's mate. So really Alec is my only friend.

"I don't know Onyx." He replied and I bit my lip. After forty five minutes we got up and dressed.

"Where's my shirt?" Alec asked while walking into the closet.

"Um which shirt?" I asked as I slipped my dress on, "you have a lot of them." He didn't respond, but he did come out dressed in his brown outfit that he wears when he goes to the throne room. I stood there awkwardly as he examined my face while buttoning his sleeves.

"W-what?" I stuttered while looking down at my dress. I looked back up at him and he shrugged.

"How long have you had that dress?" he randomly asked.

"Um," I responded thinking, "I got all my dresses twenty years ago; well you got them for me."

"Hmm." Was all he said as he straightened out his collar and did up his red tie while he looked at me.

"Why?" I asked handing him his brown coat.

"No reason." He said then continued, "when did you last feed?" I looked down and he sighed.

"I'll bring you a glass of blood when we are done in the throne room." I gave him a small smile and he grabbed my hand then led me to the throne room.

"Welcome Onyx, Alec," Aro greeted us as we walked into the throne room. I gave a small smile as Alec pulled me over to where he and Jane stood. I could feel the rest of the guard staring at me and I knew why. It was very rare for me to be in the throne room and I was wondering why I was asked to come.

"Now that everyone is present my brothers and I have to make everyone here aware of a rumor going around the world; Caius." Aro looked to Caius who stood up.

"We've recently had a visitor who's heard rumors that the God of War has returned." I felt the tension in the room rise.

"As of right now they are simply rumors," Aro said, "however I'm sending Alec, Jane, Demetri, and Felix to go and investigate." I bit my lip and looked at Alec through my lashes. His face was emotionless, like always, but his eyes held curiosity.

"You four will leave tonight." Caius said then dismissed everyone, but Alec held me in place as everyone else left. I must have missed some sigh Aro gave Alec to stay behind because as soon as the room was empty Alec spoke.

"Yes master?" Alec asked letting me go and stepping forward.

"Alec I'm putting you in charge of this mission," Aro said, "the others are already aware. I just want you to investigate these rumors and find out if they are true or not." Caius spoke up then.

"Your first task is to find Maria. She created the Major so she will be the best source of information. We do not want you to go looking for him. Your mission is to just find out if these rumors are true or not."

"And if they are," Alec said, "what then?" Caius stood up and glanced at Aro.

"The faster we eliminate a threat to us the better." Aro said, "but we will cross that road when we get there." Alec nodded then motioned for me. I quickly walked up to him and Aro smiled down at me.

"Dear Onyx while Alec is gone would you be able to do a small task for me?" I felt Alec tense and I looked at Aro with curiosity.

"What is it sir?" I asked and he smiled.

"The library," he replied, "Marcus would like some help going through our books and doing an inventor of what we have. I got you a laptop to use for this project." I smiled brightly and nodded.

"Thank you." I beamed happy that I could spend time in the library again. Aro smiled and Alec pulled me out.


"How long will you be gone?" I asked Alec as he stepped out of the bathroom from taking a shower.

"I don't know." He replied and I sighed. I looked back down at my book as he dressed into his uniform.

"Where are my gloves Onyx?" he asked and I looked up from my book. I froze seeing him in his uniform and he smirked.

"See something you like?" he teased knowing how much I liked seeing him in his uniform.

"Um," I said, "your gloves are in the third drawer on your side of the closet."

"I looked there." He muttered walking back into the closet. I sighed and followed him. I opened the third drawer on his side and sure enough his black leather gloves were there.

"Here" I said while handing them to him. He muttered under his breath while I fixed his collar and put his cloak on.

"I can do it myself." He grumbled but made no attempt to stop me.

"Uh-huh." I replied and he placed his hands on my waist and pulled me close.

"I'm still mad at you Onyx," he said, "don't think you were able to change the topic on me just because I have to leave."

"What topic?" I asked trying to play stupid.

"You're pushing your luck." He replied while glaring at me and I gave him my puppy dog eyes. We walked out of the closet and Alec handed me a glass of blood like he promised.

"Work hard on the library Onyx," he said, "and do as you're told."

"I will." I replied and he left leaving me alone. I sighed and looked back at my book, but I couldn't focus on reading. I was too busy thinking about the God of War. I couldn't tell if I was excited about these rumors or scared.

Major Whitlock could free me from the Volturi, but at the same time he could be worse than them. At least Alec protects me and takes care of me. At the same time though when he pulls stunts like he did today; all I want to do is leave no matter the cost. I sighed and looked at the ceiling.

"My life is so complicated." I muttered.


(Author's Note:)

I wrote this chapter to show Alec's and Onyx's relationship. Hope you like it.