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I have been so stressed these last few hours, I swear if someone crosses me and pushes me over the edge, I will kill them. They will have to fuse themselves together. I haven't had any time alone with Jasper or the Major and I have had to play hostess. Not that I mind our company, but I just am so on edge I'm worried about everyone that is coming. I'm afraid that someone might not make it. What if Alexander's scout was off and the numbers are higher? What if he has crazy gifts that we have never seen before or if I cant protect everyone with my shield? What if something happens? It will all be my fault. I wanted to come down south, and when we mated it was me that wanted to stay. It was me that wanted to go to the club that night, and that is how people found out the Major was back. Everything was my fault!

Now we are counting down the hours until this fight is suppose to happen and none of us are exactly thrilled with the numbers. Even with Jane and Alec on our side. Im just so stressed. I've hunted, I've taken baths, I've even try to read to see if it could calm my nerves, nothing helps!

We were outside on the lawn sparing, just practicing trying to make sure we are as ready as possible I was sitting on the porch in the rocking chair trying not to get involved. I would seriously hurt someone right now and not give a shit.

Major, Peter and Cauis were all down making correction on peoples form and trying to give tips to help. Everyone looked like they were learning things. The Major turned around looking for me. When he found me on the porch and not sparing he turned and walked closer to me.

"Isabella, why are ya not down here fightin', yew need tha practice." he said

"Because, Major, if I get out there and fight, someone will be a pile of ashes before the fight is over". I told him honestly.

"That's just an excuse, Isabella, ya need ta get down here and practice." he said in a condescending tone.

I could feel my anger rise. "Listen here, Major Whitlock." I snapped. Everyone stopped fighting listening to our exchange.

"If I get down there and practice like you say I need to do, I promise you that someone will die. I am in no mood to deal with you or anyone else teaching me anything. I just want this to be over with. You know as well as I do that I can hold my own so lets not start okay?" I growled.

"Isabella, yew aint gunna talk to me like that and yew will get down here and fight understand?" he yelled.

That was it I had had enough. I roared and lunged and tackled him bringing him to the ground I was so enraged that all I saw was red I grabbed him by the hair and swung him around and across the field. He turned mid air before hitting a tree and crouched, clutching the bark with his hands to stay on the tree. He leapt over my head as i ran over to him and I spun, flinging my leg out and kicking him back to earth. He growled and grabbed my leg. He flung me toward the porch and I flipped onto the roof. I sprang down and collided with him, knocking him onto his stomach. As soon as he hit the ground I was on top of him again pulling at his arms, ready to tear them off and throw them in the fire. I don't even think my brain registered that I was fighting my mate. He put up one hell of a fight against me to and that just fueled my anger. I tore his arms off and threw them to the side. I had him pinned on the ground face down and I had my knee between his shoulder blades. I had venom dripping from my mouth. I'm sure I truly looked like the vampire I was.

I lowered my mouth to his ear and said "Listen to me and listen good Major. I told you that I didn't want to fight and you pushed me look at where it got you. I beat your ass in front of all these people. They don't call me the Goddess of War for nothing. I didn't want to fight today, I wanted all this shit to be over with and I had to make an example out of someone I am sorry it was you. Mate or not I will do what the fuck I want to do when I fucking want to do it. DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?" I all but spit into his ear. I got off him and turned to peter.

"Captain! Fuse his arms back, but make sure he understands that he may have more fight experience but I will not hesitate to put him in his place again!"

"Yes Ma'am" Peter said me

No one said a word as I walked back to my place on the porch. Some people looked at me in shock some just shrugged and started sparing again.

I closed my eyes trying to calm myself down and get out of war mode. After several minutes I felt a presence beside me and heard someone sit down in the rocker beside me. I really didn't want to talk to anyone right now about what just happened. I can't believe I dismembered my own mate. I was so ashamed.

"Don' be ashamed, darlin', I shouldn't 'ave pushed ya. I knew yew were stressed an' still pushed I'm sorry can ya forgive me?" he asked.

I looked up to see the Major sitting in the rocker beside me with his arms crossed in front of him, holding his shoulders. I felt so bad. He shouldn't be the one asking to be forgiven it should be me.

"There is nothing to forgive you for, Major, I just got upset and let my demon take over and it should be me that is asking for your forgiveness. I cant believe I hurt you I don't know what I was thinking." I lowered my head in shame.

"Isabella look at me, It is my fault I pushed ya I'm sorry. How about until my arms are fully fused we go upstairs an' take a bath together an' try ta relax? We're havin a bonfire in the field tonight."

"That sounds good Major. Lets go!" I jumped up and waited on him to stand up and together we walked into the house. I walked up the stairs and into the bathroom that adjoined our room I started filling the tub with water as hot as it would go. I came out into our room to find the Major having problems getting his pants off"

"Let me help you, baby." I said it not thinking then I stopped. Did I just call the Major baby? That was weird. I've never called the Major by a pet name before, but I just did. Just like he's never been sweet to me like he has been, I guess with Jasper being in the background recently they have tried to be more one person then two separate people. Huh. I like it.

I undid the Majors pants and helped him into the tub before taking off my own clothes and getting in, sitting in front of him laying back against his chest. This is another thing that the Major is doing this is a Jasper thing not a Major thing but I cant say I don't like it. I love both of them equally, I cant say im going to complain when I get the best of both worlds.

We sat in the bath together and he just wrapped his injured arms around me and I let all the tension I was feeling go. I just needed my Mate. We laid in the bath for awhile talking about things about the battle about life about everything. It was relaxing. When the water started getting cold, We decided to get out and get dressed the bonfire started soon we were going to show the Volturi how to party southern style. I laughed when Major told me that in the bath. I can just see Aro all proper like he is sitting on the ground around a fire listening to Major and Peter pluck a country song out on their guitars.

We got dressed quickly this is the first time since we have been down here that we have seen each other naked but not gone at it like rabbits. I'm sure its because of our house guests but I miss it the way he feels when he's on top of me, the noises he makes when he gets close the dirty words that come out of his mouth. I shivered and shook my head. I didn't need to get worked up.

When we were dressed the Major grabbed my hand in one hand and his guitar in the other and pulled me outside. We took off running toward the field that we always have our bonfires at. Everyone was already there but the fire wasn't lit. When they saw the Major and I come close everyone stopped turned and looked im sure it was because I handed the Major his ass on a plate not two hours before but I am the same person, I just was angry.

"Captain! Light that fire and let's get this started. I don't wanna have to worry about anything but this all night. Understand?" I said. Peter nodded, grinning.

"Yes Ma'am!" he said and turned to light the fire. I sat down in my normal spot and the Major sat behind me. I was becoming really impressed with him lately. He would give me affection regardless of who was around and he would do little things that Jasper would do I wonder whats going on in his head I thought to myself? He put the guitar in my lap and reached around me and started plucking off some old country song. Everyone was talking and laughing or listening to Major and Peter play. Even Aro, Marcus, and Cauis looked like they were enjoying themselves regardless that they were sittin on the dirt. It nice to see the rumors that people say about them aren't true. Major got up after awhile and went to talk to Cauis. I'm sure about something to do with fighting ever since Major beat Cauis, they have all been inseparable. I call Major and Peter and Cauis the three stooges because that is what they remind me of.

Aro and Marcus came and sat down next to me

"Dear, I am truly impressed with the way you fought the Major earlier. That is not a task anyone else can do. As you saw not even our best fighter can. I wanted to let you know that the brothers and I think of your coven as family. Cauis sees Jasper and Peter as close friends and Charlotte and you and like nieces Marcus and I never got. I knew when I first met you that there was something I like about you, that is why I tired to keep in contact with you. These few days this bonfire makes me realize that I take things for granted too often, don't get me wrong we are still very powerful and we are in charge but we realized that we need friends and outside ties to help make our lives better. When this is all over I was hoping that you might come to Volterra and visit meet the wives and the rest of the guard." Aro said sincerely

"Maybe even get a vacation in then come home here and live out the rest of your eternity in peace. You and your coven will always be welcomed with open arms you will be our special guests. I'm sure Cauis and Major and Peter won't lose contact seems they have a connection. I have never seen Cauis so enthusiastic about anything before. It's a wonderful thing." Marcus Said

I was in shock they thought of us a family that is a great honor and a relief we at first were afraid of what would happen to us after they killed Alexander if they would turn on us.

"I'm honored you thing of us as family especially that you think of Char and I like nieces. I am glad that Cauis and Peter and Major make such good friends its nice for them to have someone besides each other. I have been calling them the three stooges." they both laughed. "It is nice to know that we have someone that has our backs. Thank you for the invite to Italy I would love to go. I think that it would be just what I need. First though after all this is over I need to go see my Cullen family. I have been putting it off and then we have been dealing with threats, but I think it's time that I saw them and moved past everything. I am mated to Major now and even if its not right away, one day I would like to become his wife. I want to be OK with my family before that happens and I need to do it for myself." I said

I didn't realize until I had said it that that was part of what is wrong with me. I missed my family. I wanted to make sure that Alice and Edward were as happy as I am and that they both took the divorce well. Jasper has seen them since I haven't when this is all over with that is the first place I plan on going. I miss Carlisle and Esme very badly.

"You and the Major have an amazing bond. A bond stronger than anything I have ever seen. It goes past normal mating bonds. You are truly the other half to each others soul. The invitation is an open one. Anytime you would like to visit we would be honored to have you." Marcus said with a smile.

"Thank you." I said just as the Major walked back over to us.

"T'morrow should be tha day they arrive if Peters gift is right and it normally is. I think its best if we all go hunt tonight so that we are prepared for t'morrow." He grabbed my hand and pulled me up off the ground everyone around us were leaving to go hunting. We took off as well. I needed to be full if I was going to keep my shield up and fight at the same time.

In just over a couple of hours we arrived back home full. No one was there when we arrived. They must all still be out hunting. That means Major and I have the house to ourselves.

Major picked up on my emotions and in seconds I was flying up the stairs in his arms and landing on the bed with a thump.

In seconds he was kissing me sweetly He looked me in the eyes and said. "I love ya, Isabella, No matter what happens tomorrow know that I love yew with all mah heart."

I kissed him back with as much passion as I could pushing love to him. I pulled away and said " I love you too, Major, you should know that."

We made love that night. It was a fantastic thing. It was slow and steady it was full of passion and love. He marked me again and I him. I was the happiest vampire on the planet.

When we were done, we laid side by side. Just enjoying each others embrace. As the sun rose we got up and got dressed. We were all going to wait for the visitors we were expecting and hoping for the best. Major's words last night told me even he was unsure of the outcome we were severely outnumbered. As the numbers stood now we would each have about three to deal with and hope none of them had gifts.

Peter, Char, Major, and I stood in front of the house While the Voultri and Guards hid in the barn.

A few hours past and everyone's anticipation level I'm sure was through the roof.

Finally, off in the distance, we heard many footsteps approaching fast. I'm sure everyone heard it. I whispered I love you to Major and he whispered it back.

After a few minutes figures emerged out of the trees it was just an older man with black slicked back hair and he had three people at his sides. I assumed that the older man was Alex and the men to his sides were his captains.

"Well well, Major. I'm sorry that this couldn't be handled in a civilized manner. You should have just come back with my scout and I would have left your coven alone." Alex said with a smirk

"Yew are a lying sack of shit." Major said "ya would 'ave killed mah friends an harmed my mate, don' think I'm falling for that sack of shit yew are feedin me."

"Well Major I'm sorry, but it has to be this way I need someone fierce like you to command my army, and I won't take no for an answer. This is your last chance to come peacefully before we attack there is only 4 of you and almost seventy of us." he said smirking again he knew we were way outnumbered seventy is way more than we originally thought.

"I will not fight for yew!" Major roared.

Just then, seventy feral newborns came out of the trees. Our thirteen Voultri members came out of the barn and stood behind us showing that we weren't going down without a fight. I shielded everyone just in case.

"Well Major seems like you covered all your bases. I must thank you for bringing me the Volturi so quickly, after today I will have the Major by my side and rule the vampire world. This is my lucky day." He said with a grin.

"Now!" He yelled and just like that the battle was on. Jane and Alec took out as many as they could using their gifts. The ones in front went down giving us time to prepare. We attacked and started picking off newborns left and right. Major and I had gone into our War mode and together we were fucking bad ass.

We weren't winning with as much of a lead as I had hoped as I quickly surveyed the area we had a few down, they were missing a limb, but their numbers were severely depleting we were picking them off like flies. In the second that it took me to look around my whole world came crashing down. I felt someone grab me and I went to get away but there hold on me was to tight. I roared and everyone stopped fighting and looked at me.

Alexander who was holding me just smirked. "Feisty one you have here Major. You want to rethink your plan?"

The Major looked ready to kill. This man had his mate and he was pissed. Alec must have sent out a wave of his mojo because the rest of the newborns went down like they were sleeping.

Major made a step towards me and Alex tightened his grip.

If I needed to breath I would have suffocated. I used Jaspers and my language to tell him I was alright and he slightly nodded to tell me he understood. Everyone was at a lost for what to do no one wanted to fight him but Major also didn't want to give in.

We were at a stand off.

"Well, Major, whats it going to be?" Alex asked.

Major had a pained look on his face. I used my shield to tell him that I loved him and didn't mind; I had a good life and wanted him to fight and kill him so that he couldn't hurt anyone else.

Major roared with anger when he deciphered what I was saying.

"Now now Major." Alex said with a grin. "You attack me, I kill her."

He reached in his pocket and pulled out a lighter.

Everyone was taken back. Aro and Marcus looked worried. Char was dry sobbing.

One minute we were at a stand off with a crazy guy trying to kill me the next I was on the ground after being tackled by someone from behind.

I looked around to see none other than Edward fucking Cullen on top of Alex, struggling with him. In the next instance, the rest of the family cleared the trees and in that moment everyone jumped to life. Everyone started dismembering whatever was left of Alex's army.

The Major forgoes any part of that, he was next to me in a flash holding me tightly whispering that he loved me in my ear. I was in shock by this point, staring at nothing.

We stayed like that for what felt like hours but it was only a couple of minutes. When we stopped and looked around everyone was staring at us with concerned looks on their faces.

All the body parts had been picked up and Carlisle was helping the injured fuse themselves back together.

That's when it hit me. Edward saved my life. I whipped my head around looking for him I saw him standing next to Alice. I took off in a dead run. He looked at me just before I jumped and caught me in his arms. I hugged him tightly. After a few minutes I let go, and turned to hug Alice. T hen I stepped back to stand beside the Major that was just talking with Alice . They stopped there conversation and Major looked at Edward and held out his hand.

"Thank ya, Edward, yew saved her." Major said in a sincere voice, gratitude in his eyes.

"You forget, Jasper, she was mine first. I still love her and care for her. I couldn't let him hurt her."

"Thank yew, anyway." he said

Edward looked at me and smiled. Then looked at Alice and slung his arm around her shoulder.

"You would have done it for Alice if the situation was reversed." Edward said

"Yer right, I would have." Major said

"Well!" I said breaking up all the mushy thank you's "Let's go inside and we can figure out how the hell you all knew that we needed help." I said with a smile, I knew Alice had something to do with it.

I looked around to the piles of Purple smoke burning everywhere Aro came up to me and said "Isabella, we are going to hunt. We will be back after a while. We will let you reunite with your family."

I nodded and took Majors hand and started walking to the house. I was tackled after a few steps by what I could only assume was a Mac truck. When I looked, it was Emmett. He had me up off the ground in one of his bone crunching hugs. Rose was standing behind him, waiting on her turn.

Once I had hugged both of them, I invited them to come to the house to catch up. As I got closer, I could see Carlisle and Esme standing on the porch. I ran up and hugged both of them.

We walked into the house and sat down in the parlor. Peter and Char were already there waiting on us. I hugged them both, telling them I was okay and everything is fine. When we all got settled I looked around at my family and said:

"Well who wants to go first?"