With Time Comes Power
A/N: Special thanks to my beta KCLutz4475…Tasha hon you totally rock.
Chapter 14
Attack of the Volturi
Alice smiled after her vision, she wasn't worried about her family or Jasper they would all be safe. But the one in her mind's eye, the one who caused all her sorrow would be taken care of, taken out of the picture. As she thought of this she became ecstatically happy, she would have her Jasper once again, completely ignoring the rest of her vision, of how powerful Isabella was and what the Volturi would have to do to obtain her, no. In her mind was the reward she thought she would receive when this was all over and she didn't even have to lift a single finger to do a thing.
At that same time she saw the plane landing at the airport, she grinned once again. The wolves would be taken care of as well. Her life seemed to be coming together once again. This hadn't happened since she saw Jasper and her meeting for the first time in that diner some sixty years ago. She smiled happily.
She turned almost running directly into Carlisle. "What's going on Alice," he asked questionably. He could see that Alice was glowing in happiness, yes it was good to see her so happy, but he knew something was going on as he tried to decipher what she was up to. He loved Alice, but he wouldn't allow her to cause any more trouble in his family.
"Nothing Carlisle, everything is just perfect. Can't a girl be happy," she asked as she skipped across the room and out the back door to the patio. Carlisle was worried, but held his tongue for now. He began to walk to the stairway, heading to his office when a knock came to the door. He stopped turned around and walked back to the door, as he opened it he saw seven men all dressed in robes. If his heart beat, it would have stopped all on its own once again.
"Gentlemen, how can I be of service," Carlisle asked, knowing they weren't here for only a visit.
"May we come in," one of the vampires in the front asked.
"Of course," Carlisle expressed knowing it wouldn't do any good to refuse. He stepped to the side opening the door wider to let them in. They flowed into the door with grace, their robes flowing in the wind, almost in slow motion.
The family, in hearing them enter, descended into the living room. Carlisle walked over to his wife and wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her to him. Carlisle had lived a long time, he knew thing better than most and he knew this was not a social call, he looked over at Alice, he knew that she had to have seen this coming, he wondered if this was why she was so elated. Only now she wore a face of shock and fear, he would get to the bottom of this, he knew this much.
Carlisle looked back at the men as they stood in front of them. "So gentlemen, to what do we owe the honor of your visit?" He asked out of shear pleasantry.
"Aro has ordered us to bring you and your family to Volterra," one of the men replied.
"Why would he order us to Volterra? We've done nothing wrong," Carlisle asked.
"It is not up to us to know Aro's reasons, we only follow his orders," the vampire replied once again.
"But surely he wouldn't send you all this way unless his reasons were made know to you, at least let me call him," Carlisle pleaded completely worried for his family.
"You will come now," he ordered as he looked at the other vampires he brought with him and they rounded themselves grabbing each of the family, leaving Carlisle standing, they knew that Carlisle wouldn't run away if they held his family captive. But they didn't realize Emmett would make a stand.
"NO!" Emmett roared grabbing one of the vampire guards.
"Emmett, No!" Carlisle yelled. Emmett stopped looking at his adopted father with a wrinkled brow. "Son," he whispered softly. "Don't, we'll go peacefully," he said, as Emmett back up to stand next to mate, Rosalie. They all walked to the cars the guard came in and were pushed into them leaving their home. As they drove to the airport, Carlisle looked over at Alice.
"Why, Alice? I know you had to see them coming, why didn't you warn us," he asked sadly.
"I didn't know they were coming for us," she stated as a matter of fact.
"Who else would they be coming here to face Alice? You're not making any sense," he continued.
"I thought they were coming for the dogs," she procured.
"Why would they go after the pack Alice," Carlisle asked confused.
I saw them coming for the wolves, when I saw that they had landed at the airport that's where I thought they were going," she said agitatedly.
"Alice…why would you not tell us that they were going for the pack, at least we could have warned them, their our friends Alice. I really don't understand why you would do this," he said extremely confused and agitated about what was going on.
"Carlisle, they are our natural enemies, why on earth would I worry about the dogs, if the Volturi want them dead or alive, why would that be any concern of ours," Alice challenged.
"Alice, they are our friends, they have come to our aide many times, as we have for them, have you forgotten not even a month ago how they helped us with the newborn army that was after you sister, Bella?"
"I'm sorry Carlisle, but they're still our mortal enemy, I thought the guard was going after the dogs and I saw no reason to say anything about it, it was their business not ours."
"Well…I guess you thought wrong didn't you Alice," Carlisle hissed sarcastically. Alice lowered her head. Maybe she should have said something to Carlisle about this, but she truly did think they were coming after the wolves.
"Oh, the seer was right; the wolves will die this night, it's too bad you don't have double vision, but then again I guess you do, you had both visions tied in together, you seen us land, and you saw the dogs being attacked as well, both happened the only thing different is we came for you as the other group came for the dogs," he chuckled evilly. Carlisle looked at him maliciously and then to Alice, who wore a look of guiltiness. She wished now that she would have said something when she first saw this going down. Now it was too late, she wondered what their fate would be once they were delivered to Aro.
It was a long tiring trip to Italy, once they landed two cars met them at the airport. On the drive to the castle Bella's phone vibrated in her pocket. She knew she couldn't answer it, but she thought if she could just hit the answer button, that whoever was on the other side would hear the conversation Carlisle and Alice were still having over her unwillingness to tell him of her visions. The guards were in rapture over the thought of destroying the wolves. Bella hoped it was one of them or even Isabella who would tell Jasper of what was going on.
After arriving at the castle, the guards herded the Cullen's into the throne room. The three brothers sat there along with his high ranking guards, Jane, Alec and of course Ranata, his shield who stood right behind him, shielding him from any attack that might come as a surprise, one never knew who would try to take away their rule, one being the Cullen's who stood before him at this very moment. Aro was never without his high ranking guards while in the throne room.
"Ahhh…Carlisle, thank you for coming, my dear friend or are we friends?" Aro asked feigning sadness.
"Of course we are Aro, what is the meaning of this, why have you drug us from our home, forcing us to Italy. When you knew all you would have to do is pick up a phone and make a call. I would have told you anything you wanted to know," Carlisle raged.
"Oh, my friend," he tisked. "Would you have told us everything you know? Would you have told us of the mate Jasper has taken on? Or the powers she possess? Would you have told us about the gifts that Bella possess as well?" Aro asked as he stood up and paced in front of the Cullen's. He stopped in front of one of the vampires he had yet to meet. "Ahhh…this must be Bella, Bella may I?" he asked holding out his hand waiting for her to take his hand. Slowly Bella moved her hand toward Aro. Edward held her as tight against him as he could. Aro smiled at Edward knowing he was being very protective of his new wife and mate. "Fear not my friend, I wish your mate no harm," he said, as he closed his eyes, trying to see Bella's whole life human as well as vampire fail to seeped into Aro's mind, as Edward watched. Aro nodded releasing her hand with a smile. "Yes my dear, you are as powerful as I have been told," he said as he found his way back to Carlisle once again. Carlisle looked at him with confusion.
"Aro, why are we here? Was it just so you could touch my daughter-in-law? We hold no secrets from you, all you had to do was asked," he proclaimed.
"Is there nothing else you would wish to tell me Carlisle?"
"Carlisle knew he had no choice in the matter now, he would have to tell Aro about Isabella, he knew he couldn't lie about it. All it would take is a touch of Aro's hand and the secret would be out and Jasper and his family would all be in the worse kind of danger. Aro was smart, although Isabella held extreme power, he would find away to harness that power and keep her close to him. Carlisle took in a deep non needed breath and held out his hand for Aro to take. Aro smiled at his victory thus far and took Carlisle's hand. Carlisle could hear the sobbing of Bella who rested in Edwards arms. He knew they were all in danger now. Aro would never let any of them go. Once he knew of Isabella, they would all be his prisoners and he was right.
"I'm surprised at you Carlisle; you held this Isabella and her powers from us. This is an act of treason. We have no choice, but to hold you until this matter is resolved. You really should have alerted us with this Carlisle," Aro chastised.
"She is no threat to you Aro; she only wants to live out her existence with her mate, her husband. They mean you no harm," Carlisle ranted.
"The fact that you kept her a secret from this court is reason enough to think they will try to take our seat from us," Aro chastised. Carlisle shook his head.
"You are to be held here in the castle until we can bring this vampire before us, we will see where her loyalties lie," Aro demanded. He looked at the guard who stood back a few paces behind the Cullen's. "Take them to the dungeons, separate them," Aro ordered.
"NO! Emmett and Edward yelled as they turned on the guard to fight, only to hit their knee's as Jane sent her gift of searing pain through the two vampire's minds as they screamed in agony, she smiled evilly. Aro smiled as well as he repeated his orders.
"Take them away."
The guard grabbed the Cullen's and drug them all to the most deepest part of the Castle, it was dark and dank, the smell of death surrounded this place even worse than anywhere in the whole of the castle. They locked them all separately in their own little piece of hell each one alone feeling helpless with wonder of how long they would be held. They were vampires; they lived forever, would this be their fate for eternity? They knew not. All they could do now was wait and hope.
~oo0oo~
On the other side of the world, Jake and Rayne were just waking to the new day. They were happy, happier than they had ever been. Jake had just purposed the night before and Rayne had happily accepted. They had spent the night in smoldering togetherness, as they made love the whole night in celebration. After a bout off morning sex, they both hoped out of the shower together and dressed. Jake heard the howls echoing from the trees of warning.
Jake kissed his new soon to be wife and ran out the back door. Rayne felt as though something was off about this warning and made her way out back as well. Jake had already left, but she had this feeling, it was strong, so strong that it weighed her down heavily. She took off at a speed that not even the wolves could see only to find the wolves in a full out war with a group of vampires. The one thing she noticed and knew very well, was they wore robes. She knew right away who they were and knew that the wolves couldn't take on and win against this band of guards sent from the royalty of Volterra. She sent out a charge of electricity that hit most of the guard who were disintegrated on contact. Jake jerked his head around and saw Rayne. He phased to human for a split second.
"Get out of here," he yelled as he once again phased to his wolf form and continued fighting. Rayne ignored him and sent out another charge of electricity taking out more of the guard. Jake and the pack took out the rest and phased back. Jake ordered them to burn what Rayne hadn't killed herself. He made his way to Rayne and pulled her into a hug.
"Why didn't you leave when I ordered you too?" he asked angrily.
"You couldn't beat them Jake," she said leaving Jake confused.
"What do you mean we couldn't beat them, we're wolves honey, this is what we do," he replied agitatedly.
"Jake, these were not normal vampires, didn't you notice what they were wearing?" she asked.
"Yeah, so…?" He replied still confused with her comment.
"Jake they were Volturi guards, very powerful Volturi guards, sent here for one reason, to destroy the wolves," she said.
"How do you know that?" he asked.
"I've had dealings with them before, and they weren't trying to take prisoners Jake, they were trying to kill you all," she said. Jake thought about this for a minute, as he watched the guys destroy what was left of the guards, thankfully due to Rayne. He stuck his hand in his pocket and pulled out this cell phone and dialed Bella's number, after a few moments he heard a click and could hear someone talking in the background or more like arguing. He listened carefully when he heard the faint whisper that sounded like Bella's voice.
"We're being held hostage by the Volturi," she whispered, knowing the guard wouldn't hear her due to Alice and Carlisle arguing. Jake listened for as long as he could until he heard the phone being disconnected.
"You're right Rayne; the Cullen's have been taken hostage by the Volturi." He stopped and thought for a minute. He looked up to find one of his wolves.
"Quil, you and Embry run to the Cullen's check to see if they're there, see if there's been a struggle then report to me," he ordered. They took off to do their alpha's bidding, as the rest of them headed to Jake's. Rayne fixed them a huge breakfast as they waited for their brother's return. Soon the two of them returned slamming through the front door and joining the rest for breakfast.
"No one's their boss, no signs of a struggle either, their just gone. But all their cars are still there and the house isn't locked, even the garage door was still wide open," they told their alpha. Jake thought on this for a few minutes. What the hell is going on? Jake thought, as his mind reeled trying to figure it out.
"I bet it's Isabella," Rayne replied. Jake's head jerked to look at Rayne to see what she meant by her accusation.
"What makes you think that?" Jake replied.
"Think about it Jake, all the power she's wielding. You heard Jasper and Peter…they were worried about Isabella, using her powers for all to see…It's the Volturi, they were worried that they would find out and come looking for her," she continued. Jake huffed, as his mind went through different scenarios.
"What do we care, that's one last bloodsucker we'll have to worry about," Paul said hatefully. Jake jumped up grabbing Paul by the scruff of his neck plowing him into the wall with the power of a small earthquake.
"They have Bella you arrogant ass hole," Jake yelled between his teeth.
"She's still a vampire Jake, she's our mortal enemy now, or have you forgotten that?" Paul chided still being held against the wall.
"She's still my best friend Paul, and if I remember correctly, she was on that field saving your life as well," he yelled. "Keep your big mouth closed and do what I order, is that understood?" he demanded.
"Yes," Paul finally said after trying to fight against Jake's command with no luck. Jake released him as Paul fell to the floor. Jake picked up his cell and called Jasper, the phone only rang once as Jaspers voice sang wearily over the line.
"Jake, the Volturi is here, we need help theirs to many of them, they have Isabella, Help," he yelled before the phone went dead. Jake jumped up, trying to remember where Bella had told him that Jasper and Isabella were living these days. Why did they travel around so much; living here and there. Why, can't they stay in one place, he thought agitatedly, worried more for Bella and Isabella. But he knew why they traveled so much, they never change in appearance that alone would cause the humans to suspect something, so they moved around to stop talk or suspension.
"Denver," he said out loud after remembering what Bella had told him.
"Jasper's under attack by the same force that was here earlier. The Volturi have Isabella, we need to move now," Jake ordered. "Rayne, you're coming with us, Brady you and Collin stay here to protect the tribe, we'll be back as soon as we can," Jake ordered.
"Jake, is this a good idea? I mean yeah, they need our help, but they're in Denver. Our responsibility lies here, not hundreds of miles away," Sam spoke reasonably.
"That's true Sam, but they need our help, they asked for our help and we will go and help. It won't take that long, we'll run there in wolf form help them and come home soon after. It will be fine," Jake told him. Sam nodded his head, knowing it was Jake's decision to make as they headed out at warp speed to get to the Whitlock's to help.
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