A/N: Happy New Year! Thanks everybody for your patience with me getting this out. I know I have spoiled you all with the bi-weekly updates. The holidays just got really busy. I will be updating only once a week now. So every Monday, expect an update. This chapter goes out to AriesFireQn who remembered one little tidbit some of you haven't. Much love to abbymickey24 & stephlite. Thanks also to TheFaintHeart for her insight that pushed me this chapter.

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"You did so good babe. I'm so sorry you got hurt this bad."

"Em…I'm so glad you didn't step in or you would have been hurt this bad." Bella laughed and I kissed her cheek. I didn't want to hurt her, but her arm was fused so badly. "It's okay Emmy, I trust you." Carlisle looked at me and I knew I had to get ready.

"On my count…1…2…3."

Chapter 14: The Major's Roll Call

BPOV
Holy mutha! SHIT! Control the pain Bella. Don't let Emmett see the pain. DAMN! Can vampires pass out! Please dear GOD!

"Jasper, please don't stay." I could hear him hissing as my arm fused back.

"I'm good little sis."

Em was holding my arm tenderly and following Carlisle's instructions of using his own venom to seal my wound. Any other day, Em's tongue on my arm would send me in a fit of lustful frenzy. Right now his venom was stinging the fuck outta me. I flinched when he brought his tongue back down to my shoulder.

"Bells, baby I'm so sorry." He looked so sad and I worried this was too much on him.

"It's okay Em, you are doing a great job, but this is just going to hurt." I caressed his face and he went back to sealing he wound. Carlisle assessed his job and told him it would be good for now, just to hold my arm till Esme and Alice got back.

"The blood will help Bella. You will heal a lot faster the more you feed." I nodded towards Carlisle.

"Human blood would have her ready by tomorrow morning." Jasper dead-panned. We all just looked at him in shock.

"Shit. Sorry. Just stating…facts." He raised his hands in surrender.

"I'm sure it would Jasper, but I'm fine." I smiled up at him, letting him know I wasn't mad.

Alice and Esme showed back up and had several canisters of blood for me. I drank them all and was beginning to feel a lot better. Everyone left Em and I to my recovery and Em crawled on my good side. He let out a huge sigh and I could only imagine the grief that he felt today. I had tried to stay as calm as I could. Yet Rosalie kept pushing my buttons. When she hit Em, I lost it.

"Bella are you okay? You're growling baby."

"Sorry Em, just thinking about today."

"Let's not right now. I just want to hold you and relax." Em kissed my forehead and I mellowed out.

My mind didn't shut off though. I so wanted to end Rosalie, but I just couldn't become the monster, couldn't take another life. Not even Rosalie's. But that didn't mean I had to leave her whole. That bitch needed to be put in her place. I still felt a little guilty over Edward. I felt at least partially responsible as to why he died. Could I ever go that far? If it meant my life or Emmett's I think I could. I would. No one will hurt my mate and live. Yet today, I just wanted her to shut up. I cannot believe it was Esme that took her head. I must remember to not talk about Carlisle.

And Emmett. My mate, my life. I burrowed my head further in his chest. To see his face go through so much grief made me rethink the fact that I didn't burn Rosalie to the ground. Is this going to bite us in the ass later? I would do whatever I needed to do for Em. I placed a kiss on his chest and he began to purr and kissed my head again.

"Don't you start Swanny. Drink more, heal faster. Then I can give you celebratory loving." I couldn't help but laugh at him.

Two fucking weeks! That is how long it took for Carlisle to give me the okay. I was able to go out the day after the fight and hunt myself, but my shoulder felt stiff. It was still healing. After that two week mark, I nearly broke down Carlisle's office door to find Emmett. He was sitting in front of the TV with Esme. Those two were hooked on those court TV shows. There were like a billion of them! I leaned over the couch and gave Em a soft yet firm bite on his neck. He turned his head back to look at me and I wiggled my eyebrows. He was up and out the door before I could even realize it. I shook my head and followed him out the door. He was waiting for me a few miles out.

"Swanny, please fucking tell me Carlisle gave you the okay." I answered him by ripping his shirt off. "Hells yes!"

"No talking Em, just you fucking me." It had been a long two weeks. The fight, me healing, Alice being so standoffish that I swore she was going to be next to get her ass kicked. Hmmm never mind that….Em began licking my neck and seemed to be very fond of this one particular spot.

"Isabella, I can't wait…I need you, to feel you…babe…"

"It's okay Em, I understand. Please…" I understood the need to reclaim me. I wanted the same. I wanted to feel as close to him as possible.

And with that, my shirt was off and Em was taking one of my cloth covered nipples in his mouth. Apparently my bra was evil because Em growled at it and ripped it off. It was now on top of a tree a few feet away. I just giggled. My pants were next to be slid off and my panties suffered the same fate as my bra. How Em managed to undress us both so quicklywas an amazing feat, but I really didn't care. Em pressed his way into me and I moaned loudly at the intrusion. I wanted to feel more of him, all of him. I pulled him down to my chest and breathed him in. This was safe, this was love, this was my forever.

We made love for hours and I didn't want it to end. However Em's cell went off and I told him to ignore it. It was Alice. I knew because Em had changed her ringtone to Ming Ming from the Wonder Pets saying, "This is sewius!" It was funny at the time, but right now it was annoying. Then my phone started to ring and it was Alice again, "oompa loompa" kept playing over and over. What could possibly be this important? I finally reached over and picked up my phone.

"Family meeting at the house. Now." Alice growled out and then hung up.

"Well fuck you very much." I said into the phone. Em and I got up and started to get dressed.

"I think Alice has been a bit stressed lately babe. We have barely seen her and Jasper these past two weeks. Maybe she will give us an explanation. Calm down on the pixie." He took my hand and kissed it and I immediately relaxed. This was not normal Alice behavior, so I should just give her a chance.

"You're right. I know it's been hard with me and my shield being around. Plus everything else that has happened. Let's head back and see what's up."

We got up and dashed back to the house. Once we arrived we noticed a somber looking Alice nestled in the arms of Jasper. He was whispering to her and she was nodding her head. This wasn't fucking good.

Jasper POV – back to the end of the fight

As I watched Tanya and Irina pick up the Rosie chunks, I couldn't help but be in awe of my baby sis. That girl could have my back any day. She wiped the floor with Rosalie, but I still couldn't understand why she left her alive. I would have burned that bitch twice over. I still cannot believe that she was the same sister that welcomed Alice and I into the family all those years ago. I could tell that her emotions had begun to become fractured when Bella was introduced to the family. It only worsened once Edward died. Those two were thick as thieves. Even though they hid it well, Edward always held a brotherly affection for her and Rosalie was always in awe of Edward and loved him greatly. I never understood why they were so close, but summed it up to the fact he was there since the beginning of this life for her. Still, if I were Bella, I would have toasted her. My fingers still twitched to do so. Tanya was eyeing me carefully. I guess my hatred was oozing out a bit too much. Irina tossed Rosie's head into the back of the truck and nodded my way. They then pulled off, leaving nothing but the stench of Rosie's venom.

I made my way back in the house to see if I could help in any way. Bella's and Emmett's emotions were killing me. But if my lil' sis could be brave enough to do this, then so could I. Carlisle finally finished and I made my way to go meet back up with Alice. She was sitting on the porch rubbing her temples and I could feel the flood of agitation and fear floating around her.

"Alice, what's going on?" She looked up at me and her eyes were weary. She huffed and just said she needed to hunt. That's how it went on for the past two weeks. I found her again sitting out on the front porch around sunrise. She was rubbing her temples and growling lowly. I asked again what was wrong and she said nothing.

"No Alice it is something and you will tell me now." She looked up at me and sighed in defeat. She looked back towards the house and grabbed my hand to bring me out of earshot. Now I was getting beyond worried and a little pissed off.

"What have you seen Alice?"

"I don't know Jasper! It's just a bunch of images that are going by so fast. Plus there is this blackness. I don't know what to focus on. ARGH!"

"Ali, just focus on one person. Try Esme first." Alice concentrated and gasped, "OH GOD! Esme…bitten by what looks like a newborn vampire. He kills her Jasper." Alice sobbed into my chest and I didn't know what would bring newborns here. I titled her chin up to look at me.

"Get it back together for me Alice. I need you to concentrate on the rest of the family. Try Carlisle next." I sent her some calm and confidence. If there was a threat against my family, I needed to know what it was. I needed the details, like when for one. I wanted to know this threat against my family.

"Yes." Alice's eyes glazed over, "He gets distracted…two others take him out. Why Jasper? Why can't I see who's behind it? It's soon, like maybe a few weeks, a month. Esme was wearing an outfit I planned on giving her for her birthday in two weeks. I can't see who starts it. For some reason I can only see those two Jasper. I can't see even see myself…OH JASPER I CAN'T SEE YOU!" She was losing it and ranting. I had to get more from her. I knew she could do it for me. I shot her some calm and all my love, hoping that would soothe her. She burrowed into my chest deeper and I could feel her natural emotions calming. I lifted my gift and kissed her lips softly.

"Mary Alice, pull it together. Esme and Carlisle can't have you falling apart now. Call home, bring everyone in. We need to discuss this with the rest of the family." I kissed her forehead and went into planning mode. I took her hand in mine and we ran the short distance back to the house. Bella and Em are not answering their phones, even though Alice could see them, so we know they were safe, just…busy. They finally picked up and Alice told them to get back soon.

"I swear, I am going to fucking kill them for my damn ring tones." Alice growled. That's my girl. Feisty Alice was a focused Alice.

We made it back to the house and I pulled Alice into my lap. I could feel that she was crashing again. I kissed her lips and sent her my love. She sighed and snuggled in deeper. I loved this womanso much. I knew that she could be pushy and controlling at times, but with me I saw past all of that. She was the peace the beast needs to stay balanced within. That was why we worked; she guided my soul to the life I needed.

I heard Em and Bella approaching. Bella looked at Alice and I could feel remorse and sympathy. I know Alice had been a bit off-putting lately. It must have been these visions. I sat Alice down on the couch next to me. Bella came over and sat on the opposite side and held Alice's hand. Em took his position on the back of the couch. Esme and Carlisle were sitting on the loveseat opposite us. I could feel the worry and love. Alice looked to me and I nodded to her to tell what she knows.

After she told everyone what she told me, I saw Carlisle pulling Esme closer. Carlisle asked who would do this. I had only one answer.

"I've been thinking it may be Maria." I felt the anger and fear float around the room. Bella's shield surrounded the entire family. This was perfect timing. Bella's physical shield could only cover two people as of yesterday. It crashed moments later and Bella was breathing heavily.

"Bella we will be practicing more on this. If we can train more on your shield it will help a lot in battle." She nodded fiercely and Emmett held tightly to her. We also needed to know if Alice was under her shield, could her visions come more clearly. I wasn't going to tell Emmett yet, but Bella is going to be the center of a lot of my tactics. My baby sis was strong and determined. That's why I had trained her as I did. I needed her strong if not stronger to have my back. Strength in numbers was great and all, but strategy almost always won out.

Several scenarios were already playing in the back of my mind. I knew I could trust that Bella would get a control of her gift. For the sake of the family, she would need to anyway. Our family was going to need her to be on her A game. I hate not knowing who I was up against. I needed to focus on the information we had now.

We went back to discussing the possibility of Maria. It had been too long for me to have been out of her grasp. I heard her army was dissipating in the south, losing battle after battle. She would need me back before she lost all her territories. Still, wouldn't Peter have heard something and contacted me? Either through his "non gift" gift or the usual gossip channels, he would have contacted me. No matter what, Alice had seen at least four newborns, but there was never just four, was there? I needed to know more.

"Alice I need you to try to focus on just the newborns. Try to see how many there actually are."

"I see a blonde haired vampire talking to the newborns, but I can't see his face. His back is to them or he is in the shadows. Like he…"

"Knows of your gift." Bella completed Alice's sentence. That means someone had knowledge. Rosalie wouldn't be that stupid would she? Who am I kidding? Of course she was that stupid.

"There are about forty vampires at first, but around the time of the confrontation, they have dwindled…nineteen…maybe twenty." I sent Alice my love and pride and she smiled back at me. This was good too know, but we needed more to help us.

"We will need help. Carlisle, Eleazar, Carmen, Kate & Garrett would be useful. They are at the Alaskan house still, correct? Contact them."

"Jasper, they have no training for fighting. Maybe Eleazar and Garrett, but it's been a while." Carlisle spoke.

"Do not forget where I came from Carlisle. No one is un-trainable." He nodded and went to make his calls. I made a quick call to Irina. I had to make sure this wasn't coming from Forks. Irina picked up on the first ring.

"Yes Jasper."

"How are things there Irina?"

"Well, actually. Rosalie is all put back together and is still healing. It will take some time for her to be one hundred percent. She is…somewhat remorseful."

"She is not planning on making her way back here is she?"

"No, I think that bridge has been burned completely. My mate has been speaking some reasoning into her head. It's good to have the support." Her mate?

"Well I guess congratulations are in order. I wish I was calling on better news. We have a bit of a problem here and may need the help in the coming days. Newborns. Why, I really don't know, but it is looking like my maker."

"Oh I will be there Jasper for sure. Give me time to settle things here. I doubt Tanya will come." I laughed. I knew she wouldn't.

"I never counted her." Irina laughed, we said out goodbyes and I told her I would keep her posted.

I was going to call Peter next. He would definitely be on my list. Just as I went to call my phone rang back.

You're my best friend
and I love you, and I love you
Yes I do

Oh great. Peter fucked with his ringtone last I saw him. I would have never chosen Weezer's My Best Friend. How in the hell did he know I was going to call him anyway?

"Fucker how do you do that?"

"It's a gift."

"Finally admitting that shit." I laughed into the phone.

"Ah fuck…shit…no. Damnit. You know me. Stop getting me confused. We are already on our way."

"Again, how did you know?"

"My gut bro. I don't know what's coming, but I don't think it's Maria. She has acquired a new toy and is parading him around the south. She is slowing rising back to her previous status. Still we should be on the watch."

"Thanks for the info. I hope Charlotte is with you. I know she would not want to miss out on this as well."

We caught up a little bit more and Charlotte, Peter's mate and my adoptive sis, kept yelling through the phone about training schedules. Peter quickly sighed and we hung up. They'd be here in two days time. Carlisle informed me that the Denali's would be there for sure, minus Tanya and oddly enough Irina. I just spoke with her and she seemed confident that she would be joining us. I would have Alice look into this further. I couldn't be blindsided by something else from Forks. We were already flying blind enough as it was.

Carlisle was a bit nervous about Esme fighting, especially with the news of Alice's vision. However, Esme was not having it.

"I have had enough of the fucking drama Carlisle. I need a break and a three month vacation on my damn island. However, I will not let anyone come hurt my babies. We need some fucking order around here." Esme had spoken and kudos for her. I needed determination like hers to win whatever it was we were up against.

So that made a total of twelve: Carlisle, Esme, Alice, Bella, Emmett, Peter, Charlotte, Eleazar, Carmen, Kate, Garrett, and myself. Two more would make me feel a little better. I had Alice searching for reasoning behind Irina's decision, but she couldn't see anything. Irina and her mate would be just what we need. I began to think again of our other allies. Then it just clicked. I knew just the two that would work. Alice shook her head and smirked.

"Jasper they will say yes only if Emmett calls." Alice said. I turned to Emmett who was thinking of sparing with Bella.

"Em I need two more to add to the group. You know who you need to call." He looked at me questioningly before his eyes lit up. He pulled his phone out his pocket, but Bella stayed his hand.

"What outsiders are you bringing in? I trust your judgment Jasper. I'd just like to know." Bella was very protective of us, but I it dealt with more of the safety of her mate.

"Bella, they are old…friends of the family. More so to Emmett than the rest of us." I could feel her confusion, curiosity, and a bit of possessiveness.

"Don't worry Swanny. I will fill you in. I just need to call them first. Time is of importance. I don't know how far away they are." Emmett explained to Bella and began dialing on his phone. She immediately relaxed as he rubbed her hand, but jumped as we could all hear the screams of excitement coming from the phone.

"UNCLE EMMETT!" They both yelled in unison.

Realization dawned on Esme and she whispered, "Shit! Carlisle help me lock up any and everything of value." She walked away with Carlisle following behind her. I knew this was risky, but I am strategist and you go with what you know and what could be used to your advantage. Bella listened to the remainder of the conversation. It was short and sweet. They didn't need a reason to come, just to know they had to. I could tell Bella was alarmed, especially since they called him Uncle Emmett. Emmett began to tell Bella their history.

"Em, who are these two?"

"Love of my life, in the matter of a few hours, you will meet two of the sweetest devils around, Dee & Dazz." They certainly gained Emmett's joking nature. The shit they played on Rosalie alone was epic.

These two were also lethal. They were still young by our standards, not even 100 years old, changed around the same time as Emmett. Out of all the outsiders coming, they would be the only other vegetarians besides the Denali's. Em ran into them while hunting with Rosalie one day. What were the odds of twin newborns roaming about the place? They were practically terrorizing the nearby town. He took them in like pets and Rosalie was furious. He told them the rules, let them know of this life, and "how cool it was." Not knowing their maker, they did what was fun, but would rather do so without being extinguished for it. They thought Em being a vegetarian was the extreme. They still practiced to this day only because it was too cool. They were my wildcards. They'd fight dirty and were unexpected. They were quick and worked in tandem as a cohesive unit. Even on their own they were pretty damn good. That was their gift. They knew every defense, every offense. Their ego being their only weakness and the creepy talking in sync shit. Well, that wasn't a weakness, but it creeped me the hell out. Dee & Dazz were also thieves, sneaky little fuckers that took whatever they found to be cute or would rouse the owner the most. Em had an account for them that I knew they used, so I knew it wasn't for the money. It was just their damn sense of adventure, always leading them into trouble. This time, if they took my fucking boots, I'd kill' em.

I could hear Em laughing with Bella, telling her stories. We needed to get serious about this situation and soon. We weren't sure who was coming, but it needed to be dealt with swiftly and just as deadly.

"We will need to start training. Everyone. You will need to learn how to fight on your own and with others. My family is coming, Peter and Charlotte. They will be here tomorrow and we will start training immediately. I know the Denali's will be here tonight." Carlisle nodded.

"Jasper?" Bella asked. "When will I be working on my shield?"

"Now Bella. You are going to be a key point to this. I will need you to really focus on this. You will be learning how to use your shield and whippin' up on some newborn butt." I smirked at her and she snorted. Em's festering anger was now overwhelming. "Emmett you have something to add."

"You cannot put that kind of pressure on Bella. Kate has a gift, you and Alice as well. Hell even Eleazar's ability to know what gifts are which could help out. She will not be hurt again. She has just HEALED DAMMIT!" Emmett yelled.

"Calm the fuck down brother. I understand the need to protect your mate, but you will not come at me like that. Bella gift is key to this because with what Alice has seen, we will need it. Are you going to tell Bella she can't do it?" Bella looked at Emmett, raising her eyebrow as if to challenge him.

"That was low Jasper and you know it. You know I would never tell her what to do."

"Not that I would let you anyway." Bella added.

"Emmett my goal is that no one in this family gets hurt. Alice has already told you what could happen. If were to lose anyone, we would all be distracted. Bella is very crucial to this plan. We need her shield functioning better than ever."

"Fine, but know I want to be where she is. I wouldn't be able to concentrate otherwise." Emmett stated firmly and I understood and nodded in reply. I didn't plan on keeping us too far from our mates. Our natural instincts to protect them would be on edge during this fight. Still I needed them to be able to focus is broken apart. I needed them to trust that the other could take care of themselves, hence the training.

"Good now that that is settled. Emmett when will the twins arrive?"

"Thirty minutes, forty-five if they decide to drive the ice cream truck they see up head of them." Alice chimed in. She looked distant for a few seconds longer and then shook her head. She was radiating disbelief and a bit of humor. I could only imagine what she saw. Dee & Dazz would have to be reined in. Emmett would have to be stern with them from the start.

"Good. Alice, send them out to us when we arrive. I will be using them with Bella. Their fighting style will work well with training Bella's gift. Carlisle and Esme, pick up where Alice left off with Irina. I need to know what the fuck is going on in Forks. I do not trust Rosalie right now."

They nodded and got to work. Alice wanted to go off to hunt, but I told her to wait on Carlisle and Esme. I did not want anyone going off alone. Whatever was out there could have scouts. I did not want any surprises, especially where my mate was involved. I nodded to Emmett and we headed out to the clearing. Emmett kept muttering, "Two men enter, one man leaves." I shook my head as Bella high fived him. She knew by now that was how he dealt with the tough shit. Crack a smile or a face till it was all cleared up.

I began with our meditation exercises first. I knew Bella had to be in the right zone before we could start. I had the utmost faith and confidence in her, but I knew this was not all on her shoulders. We'd all have to fight. I'd have to train them all, no one but Peter, Charlotte, and I have dealt with newborn killin'. It won't be easy, we're technically outnumbered, but I liked a fucking challenge.

A/N: So….what did you think? Bella answered why she didn't kill Rose. I would have totally burned that skank. Did I do Jasper proud? Remember updating only once a week now on Mondays. Please review and share your thoughts.

Fic Recs: So Shirley007 is a good friend of mine and has written 41 one-shots and multi-chapter stories! Fame and Glory & I'll find you are definitely good ones to read if you are a Jasper fan. Don't worry, she has some Edward in there too….hell she even has some Peter too.