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Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Whitlock
Politely request your presence on
October 10th at 10 am
For the Naming Ceremony of
Gabriel Charles Whitlock
And
Arielle Rosette Whitlock
By godparents
Mr. & Mrs. Emmett McCarty
At the Whitlock home in Clark's Point, Alaska
Enclosed is all the documentation and credentials necessary with the proper authenticating authorities
Sincerely
Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Whitlock
Mr. & Mrs. Carlisle Cullen
Mr. & Mrs. Emmett McCarty
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Whitlock
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Masen
Bella finished typing out the rough draft of the invitation that was being sent out to the Denali's and the Volturi, she wanted to invited Jacob, but Jasper didn't think it would a good idea if the wolves were present while Aro was around, another tale when the Volturi had a been on a killing spree wiping out all werewolves.
"It's lovely Bella. I'm so happy you made me Gabe's godmother, Emmett already spoils him rotten, but you never told me who would be Ari's." Rose sat across from her, carefully writing addresses and names in her delicate penmanship on the expensive envelopes Alice insisted would be appropriate.
"I haven't quite decided yet, I mean everyone would make excellent godparents, you hold a special place because you've helped me so much, and I know how careful and loving you are with the twins. I just…I don't know yet." Bella was contemplating waiting to see if the Volturi would come to see how they interacted with the twins. Jasper didn't want them close to his children but Bella was unsure. She had this little feeling in the back of her mind that she couldn't shake. Granted when she first met Aro he was a little unusual but she couldn't find him inherently evil as everyone had described him as, almost as if he was misunderstood and was simply trying to make his family happy. She shove the thoughts back to the back of her mind, while she hit print and let Rose get all the invites to the right people.
"I'm going on a little hunt, would you check on the twins in a bit?" Rose nodded understanding her need to get a way for a little, and waved good bye as Bella took the quickest way out of the house. Through the window into the cold air of Alaska.
Jasper watched as his wife gracefully landed outside the window of his bottom floor study, she was thinking, it was something he noticed she did, if her mind was someone where else, she went on a hunt to clear her mind and make a decision. Granted she always spoke to him before going through with it, they were partners and he was glad he was able to find such an amazing mate to watch his back.
"Jasper will you come look at these invites I'm about to send them out and I want to make sure they're okay." Rose popped her head in with a small smile on her face. She'd been over the moon since Bella had asked her to be a godmother, and it definitely showed. She loved showering Gabe with attention, she equally loved the twins, but Gabe was her godson.
"Sure Rose, let me see." She handed him the invitation and he scanned it, Bella had worded it beautifully, short and sweet. "Looks okay to me, send them out." Rose nodded and disappeared out of the room.
"Jazz! We got a mini rebellion! Hurry up!" Emmett hollered from the living room and he could hear Gabe and Ari's laughed as they "ganged up" on Em. He chuckled to himself and looked out the window once last time, before running to help his kids tame the savage beast.
Marcus received the invitation first, and needless to say he was definitely surprised. When the hotel employee called their room, Marcus just happened to be the only one there. His brothers had taken their wives out for the night, to see the opera and a dinner in southern region. He opted out in order to have a little time to wonder through the city.
Interesting…all these documents are authentic that's for certain. So Mrs. Whitlock, as it is now. You continue to amaze. It looks like brother's acquisition will once again be foiled. While he knew he should call Aro and Caius and inform them first…he decided to seek out his sister-in-laws, Aro would not be like to be left out, but if his brother jumped to conclusion, he would do more damage than good.
And if anyone can control-persuade Aro, its Cia.
The tiny buzz in Cia's shawl pocket was not missed by the others, but this particular opera was one of Aro's favorites and he didn't pay attention as Cia excused herself to check on her line. Athenodora caught Cia's eye and she too excused herself, while Caius thought it was unusual he figured they were conspiring with each other for some deviation of the schedule.
"Athena, it's Marcus, he sent me a text message to call him, he say it's something we should know." Cia wasn't entirely sure why their brother would seek them out, but none the less, it was the first time, Marcus was seeking them out after Didyme's death. Cia hit the speed dial and Marcus was on the line only a moment later.
"Hello Cia, Athena, I've just received an invitation," A moment passed. "An invitation from the Whitlock's, to a naming ceremony," Cia didn't fully understand what was important about this. "It appears, Ms. Isabella Swan, is now Mrs. Jasper Whitlock, and the mother of two children. I know Aro and Caius will found out, I have no intention of hiding it. But if you dear Cia, could persuade him to at look at facts before he makes a rash decision. I'll be here with the documents when you return this evening." Cia couldn't believe her ears, and if what Marcus was saying was saying was true…
"Very well Brother, I will speak with Aro after the opera, and Athena will speak to Caius, we'll return when they are level-headed." They disconnected and Athena stared back at Cia.
"Nothing is ever simple with that child is it?" They returned to see the last of the opera, while thoughts of children and Isabella Whitlock ran through their minds.
Marcus knew it was sneaky, using his brother's mates against them, but he was truly intrigued by this discovery. For once since his Deme's death did he find a reason to live, perhaps, if Carlisle was right, they weren't so damned after all.
It was two days before the ceremony and Bella had taken the twins with her and Jasper into town to find outfits. Jasper insisted they would order them offline, like the normally did but Bella was getting tired of being cooped up in the house, granted the family was over more often than not, and things were coming along wonderfully, she wanted some time with just her husband and her family.
"What do you think? Ari in light purple and Gabe in green?" Jasper wasn't one for the look of clothing, but he knew Bella wanted them to look nice when, if the Volturi came, ever since she'd disappeared for her hunt she'd been acting strangely, he chalked it to nerves. Hell he was, those were his kids, Bella was his wife and mate. He would go to war, and drag the Volturi to the inner circle of hell before he allowed them to hurt his family.
"The lavender dress is nice, brings out the color of her eyes, and Gabe, well of course he's my son, he looks good in anything." Bella beamed at him, for the first time in a while, and he was glad she was willing to use their money to spoil the kids, within reason. Her response to his answer was just what he was aiming for.
"Sounds good, I'm going to get a dress for me, why don't you take the munchkins and look for something for you?" He nodded and took the stroller from Bella and kissed her cheek.
"Take your time love," she disappeared into the women's department and he strolled over to men's section with the twins. He picked up a couple of clothes, set them up in front of the kids and asked their opinion. Ari automatically reached out for his touch, and she took his finger and wrapped her tiny hand around it. Gabe did the same regardless of whether it was necessary.
Ari didn't bother with words, though they both had heard enough to start picking it up. Instead she pictured the dark wash blue jeans and white button down with black stitching. Gabe had chosen the same jeans, but with a black button down with white stitching. He laughed.
"Okay I'll buy both." The smiles on their cherub faces made his heart swell, and he kissed their foreheads. An image of Bella found its way into his mind and he figured they wanted to see what mamma had found.
Maneuvering through the racks he found Bella with an arm full of sundresses, heading for the fitting rooms.
"Hey Darlin' I'm done. The kiddos wanted to see what mommy picked out." Bella smiled and motioned for them to follow her to the fitting room. While Jasper took a seat by the three way mirror, he moved the kids to be able to watch too.
The first couple of dress were dismissed, rejected and publically humiliated by the twins. Either Ari didn't like the color or Gabe didn't like the pattern. Jasper could have honestly cared less. It seem like they would spend hours trying to please the twins, until Bella stepped out from the curtain with a deep ocean teal sundress on, a sweetheart neckline, cute little shoulder cuffs, and a little ribbon that tied under her bust. The happiness radiated from the twins and Jasper was relived the shopping trip was over.
"Do you like it?" Bella spun in a circle letting the skirt flow around her thighs.
"Love it."
Marcus patiently waited for his brothers to return. He hoped the women were able to calm them down enough to hear reason. Fortunately he didn't have to wait long. The creaking of the door and the four sets of footfalls said it all.
"Brother." Aro didn't necessarily look pleased; he didn't look as if he would go on a witch hunt to Alaska.
"Aro. Caius. Cia, Athena." The women smiled and sent him each a little wink. Reassurance anything his brothers would do would in teasing. At least that's what he hoped. As Cia and Athena excused themselves for the night, Aro and Caius sat down on the large leather couch and waited for him to join them.
"I take it you've seen this invitation the Cullen's have sent, have you?" Caius eyed him, with that particular gleam of his. Marcus rolled his shoulders and nodded.
"Actually it was from the Whitlock's, I think you remember Jasper do you not brother? The empathy." Aro nodded silently waiting for him to continue. Marcus pulled the documents and invitation and placed them in front of his brothers. While they scanned over the papers Marcus thought about his counter-arguments. He could easily play his brother's wives into the game. Stating they could possibly recreate this situation.
"Yes, Cia, conveniently mentioned this to me at dinner. It would appear Mr. Whitlock has been able to produce children…and not the children of the night but true children who share his blood and his powers as well as Isabella's, his new mate." Aro raised an amused eyebrow. While Cia and Athena had filled them in, Caius and himself had decided to make use of the situation and play with their youngest brother. While at first Aro was shocked, it did not surprise him that Isabella would be the one to find a way to have a baby, well babies if the invitation was anything to go by. He looked over the documents and agreed it was all true and real. He'd heard great things from Peter and Charlotte Whitlock from other vampires passing through Texas to Volterra. Their creator, whom Aro now figured must be Jasper Whitlock, was mention to him as someone not to be trifled with. He must have been misinformed. Jasper Whitlock was quite tame.
"We'll leave first thing."
Bella paced nervously as Rose and Esme finished up on the decorations in the large living room. Her family was depending on her and Jasper, what if they didn't approve? What if they tried to hurt them? Take them away? Bella didn't even realize how bad her control was getting until she felt a pair of strong muscular arms wrap around her shoulders, and hold her close. Jasper held his mate close to his chest, her emotions were so out of control Gabriel had started to whine before he even registered Bella's emotions.
"Hey Darlin' they can't do anything to us. I won't allow them too." Jasper tone implied a hint of authority that left no room for argument and Bella loved the absolute assurance he gave her. She relaxed in his arms. She brought his wrist to her mouth and kissed it lightly.
"Thank you love,"
"Bella…there're here." Alice poked her head quietly. Since Edward was afraid to leave her alone he'd spoken to Jasper and Bella about brining Alice here to keep her safe. Ever since she'd stop spying she was getting tidbits of visions, Aro's decision to hunt her down. Kill if he couldn't persuade her. Bella hadn't exactly healed from her betrayal, but for Edward's sake she allowed it.
"Thanks Alice." Jasper kissed Bella's forehead and lightly smacked her bottom, earning him a glare and a smile.
"C'mon on love,"
Emmett and Rose were first to greet the Volturi and their wives, as the official "hosts" and godparents it was their responsibly to greet their guests. Esme and Carlisle came next, followed by Charlotte, Peter and Bree. Edward kept his arm around Alice and they brought up the rear. Aro was polite to each couple and as they went through the routine he read them all as they shook hands or kissed cheeks. Alice was completely terrified of them, her adoration for Bella and Jasper, how deeply she'd not only betrayed her mate, but her family. She knew death would be acceptable but she couldn't leave Edward, she couldn't fail as a mate. Aro admire her for a moment she would accept whatever they dished out, but she already knew if Edward tried to intervene it would only lead to the destruction of their family. That was something Aro couldn't allow, if keeping Alice alive would keep them someone controlled they she was worth his time.
Finally, Emmett announced that they would begin, and Jasper and Bella each holding a baby descended from the second floor. Aro, Caius, and Marcus watched with intent and interest as the two children watched them.
"Aro, Caius, Marcus, I would like to introduce to my godson, Gabriel Charles Whitlock." Emmett and Rose beamed with pride as Emmett took Gabriel from Bella and walked him up to the three men.
Gabriel eyed them just as intensely as they looked at him. He was curious as to why his momma was so worried about them. They seemed ordinary enough; he only understood that they had power over his father. Something told him, that power was only imaginary. No one could beat his daddy.
Arielle fussed at Jasper, she was eager to meet these strangers. Rose took Arielle from Jasper and presented her to the Volturi.
"This is Arielle Rosette Whitlock." Aro raised an eyebrow, while the babe reached out to touch him.
"Does she not also fall under your care as a godchild?" Before his question was answer he was looking at Arielle's world, her thoughts forcing their way into his mind.
No…he's not right. She reached out and touched Caius, Rose going with her.
"What did that mean? What she said." Aro was curious as to this little girl that had just dismissed him.
He's not either…Auntie Rose! Marcus extended his hand to greet the little girl that had stumped his brothers. She was definitely an interesting little thing.
Are you my godfather? Momma says she didn't know who would be my god daddy…is that you? After some deliberation Ari decided. Yep…it's you. You're my god daddy.
If was as if Arielle had projected her thoughts to everyone in the room, as they all stared at her and Marcus in shock, at least everyone but Bella, who only seemed mildly amused at her daughter.
"Then let the naming ceremony begin, now that introductions are out of the way. Rose? Emmett?" Bella waved her hand towards the living room, "Marcus?" He nodded dumbly following the McCarty couple.
The reception was not what anyone expected to be sure. Marcus had extended his protection over his goddaughter and her brother; as such their family could not be touched. Weather Aro or Caius agreed was unknown but Aro valued Marcus gifted and he didn't argue the agreement.
Gabe and Ari loved the attention being doted upon them as Emmett, Rose and Marcus happily spoke about their duties as godparents. Ari touched Marcus again
Don't I have a godmomma like Gabe? Her question was clear and Marcus's mind drifted off to his lost love…her departure had left him half the man he was, because she was his other half. Ari saw that…her sadness for the godmother she would never know was felt by her brother and Jasper.
"You do, but she's watching you from a different place." Marcus soft spoken statement was enough for Ari and she quietly gazed at her family.
Bella flopped down on their bed, a sigh of content escaping her mouth. Jasper fell in next to her.
"Is it really over? It's everything really okay?" Arielle and Gabriel were sleeping soundly after everyone had left for the night. The Volturi promising to visit before they left back to Italy. It was finally just Bella and Jasper. He leaned over, kissing her cheek.
"It is Darlin'" He brought her hand to his lips, kissing first her knuckles, then down to her inner wrist.
"Cowboy…" Bella's breath caught in her throat as Jasper pinned her down, his mouth doing terrible things to her neck. She arched her back as he nipped at her skin. "Jasper…" He bent his head possessing her mouth.
"Let me worship my goddess."
A/N: So I know you all hate me right now! That's okay I'm safely hiding out behind some pretty strong MMA fighters and a steel door! But I I'll get to work on that lemon scene a lot faster if I get some good reviews! Not to worry it's already in the works! Thanks to all my reviews for being so patient with me