Ch. Fourteen

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Other Notes:

Personal Thoughts

"Eavesdropping"

::Wolves Mental Connection::

~Major's Thoughts~

::Airplane Radio::

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(Southern Mexico – Maria's First Compound – 1:00 AM)

Maria snarled as she glared at Tyler. If he didn't have a gift that she could use, he would have already been in the pyre, burning. She couldn't believe that her Major had taken off towards the East. If that was the case, he was heading to Volterra and that wouldn't be good for her. Baring her teeth, Maria's hand whipped forward and brought the year old vampire to her face. Tyler cringed back but couldn't move because of her solid grip. The other vampires and newborns under her command stopped what they were doing and turned to watch as Tyler was punished.

"You watched mi Major take off and did nothing to stop him!?" Maria's voice was slightly elevated.

Tyler was shaking. "Forgive me, Mistress." He whimpered, keeping his eyes downward. "With Bree and Adam there, I could not attack."

"How many newborns did you have with you?" maria snarled as she tightened her grip on his neck.

"2-20 n-newb-borns, M-Mistress." Tyler sputtered out through his mouth as the pain from his neck starting to crack caught up to him.

Maria snarled, snapping her teeth at his face. "Then you should have attacked him with the newborns and then took care of him."

"Fo-for-rgi-ive m-me!" Tyler screeched as she ripped his head off and turned to the burly vampire the Major ordered to the Southern Compound.

"Place his head in my vault." Maria purred causing the male to smile. "If I didn't need his gift, I would have threw him in the fire."

"Why is he so special, Mistress?" Mikal spoke up as he appeared at her side.

Maria smirked as she looked at Tyler's head. "He has no scent and can cover ours as well."

"Hm." Mikal nodded as he watched the burly vampire. "Tex, do as the mistress ordered."

"Of course." Tex nodded as he picked took the head from Maria and headed into the house.

Maria smirked as she turned to Mikal. "Oh, are you jealousy, mi amor?" She purred as she snuggled up in his arms. "You know you are the only one in my heart."

"Then act like it Maria." Mikal hissed as he pushed her away and moved off to take over the training of the newborns.

Maria frowned because she felt a stir of guilt in her gut because she had pushed her mate. Sighing, Maria shrugged as she headed into the house were Tex was. She wondered just how far she could go before Mikal would come barging in and tear into her. She almost skipped a few times in delight but didn't want her mate to see anything as of yet. With a sigh, she wished she had kept Bree because not having her around was hard since she now had to watch her thoughts around her mate. Maybe she could send Tex to retrieve the girl. It would indeed help her get by Aro's mind reading as well as the other mental powers, such as Jane. Yes bringing Bree Tanner back would be the best thing she could do and she knew the perfect thing to bring her back. All she needed to do was send Sasha to get her older cousin Riley Beirs.

As soon as she had Riley, maria knew that she could get Bree to agree to follow Tex. Maria also knew that she needed to make sure Tex understood if he touched Bree, he would have to answer to her and she wanted Bree brought back without ANY damages including those physically or mental. With a evil smirk on her face, Maria knocked on the door where she knew Tex was located. Being his sire would make him do anything she wished. She only wished she hadn't found her mate when she had. It would have been rather easier to keep the Major around if Mikal wasn't always at her side.

(Jasper's Pov – Houston, Texas – 2:00 AM)

I flicked my cigarette into the dumpster and watched it start burning. It had been about an hour since we arrived in Houston and I told Adam and Bree to go and feed before we jumped the fence to find Peter. When sirens started to get closer, I darted down the alley and cut the corner hopping onto the roof of closest building. I needed to get back to the fence to the airport to make sure Bree and Adam made it back on time. The pain in my chest wasn't as bad as it had been but I could still feel a dull ache. I knew that it had to be my mate, whoever she was. I just couldn't see myself with a male mate because I'm to much of a dominate personality. As I ran across the tops of the buildings, I caught a scent on the breeze. I jumped down to the ground and was able to pick it up a little better.

My eyes narrowed because it smelled like Tex, the big burly vampire that wanted Bree. I snarled as I pushed myself faster. As I got into range of my gift, I felt Adam's emotional signature as well as one I hadn't felt since the first couple of years with Carlisle. Alistair seemed to have been in the area. I rounded the last corner and spotted Alistair holding Adam's arm up as it healed back. I was then able to smell the venom in the air when I grew closer. Stopping about two feet from them, I looked from Adam to Alistair. His red eyes met mind as he held one finger up me to wait for a moment. I growled softly at him as he helped Adam fuse his last lost limb back on.

"He was ambushed. A big burly vampire came out of no where and snatched the young female that was with him, then took off. Adam tried to defend the girl but it seemed that the big guy was a lot stronger." Alistair told me as he helped Adam stand. "He also needs to feed again."

I growled as I cut my eyes towards the hanger where I knew Peter to be then back to Adam. "Fine, but hurry." I looked at Adam. "If Maria send Tex after Bree, then there's no doubt that she wont try to get you back. Or even me."

"Why?" Alistair asked before he took off with Adam.

"B'cause if I know 'er, she's plannin' somethin' an' she doesn't want me ta leave." I answered truthfully. "Now take 'im huntin'."

Alistair nodded as he headed off with Adam beside him. I sighed as I sat down on the ground with one leg propped up and my arm layed over it. My other hand had my phone as I looked down wondering if I should call Peter and tell him I was just outside the fence but had to wait on someone. I couldn't help but wonder if Alistair would be going with us. It wasn't like he had any connection to any place in particular but then again he didn't care for being around people or vampires. He was a loner, through and through. Just as I was about to call Peter to let him know I was on my way, the phone rang with his number. I smirked as I hit the answer button and placed it up to my ear.

"Yea, Peter?" I answered causing him to chuckle.

"It'll be fine, Major." He told me with a calm tone. "Once we get ta Volterra, you'll have yer mate and then the Chief will be awake an' we can take care of that Mexican bitch."

I dropped my chin to my chest as I closed my eyes. "Is this one of your feelings?"

I heard a snort on the other end which sounded like Charlotte. "No, its fact Major." I heard other voices in the back ground.

"Who else is with you?" I didn't like the fact I had a year old vampire around others.

"Well..." Peter said with a long pause. "We decided ta call in a few others."

I growled as I was on my feet in a flash. "How many are a few?"

"Only three Major." I knew that voice anywhere.

"Garrett?"

(Forks, Washington – Quileute Reservation – 12:00 PM)

Sam was running with Seth patrolling the lands when they came into contact with a vampire's scent they didn't recognize. It was on the other side of the treaty line but at the moment they needed to follow it because of the fact Demetri and Heidi were taking a small break. As soon as they crossed the line, the scent grew thicker. Sam knew that the vampire had just passed through from the ocean. Cutting his golden eyes to Seth, he told him to call for the others. If something was going on he wanted to know but also wanted some back up in case things got bad.

::But Sam...:: Seth whined as he kept by his Alpha.

Sam stopped snapping his teeth at Seth. ::Do it Seth.:: His voice was rough with the Alpha Command. ::I wont be alone. Garrett, Tanya and Kate are still at the house.::

::Ok, ok.:: Seth whimpered as he watched as Sam took off towards the direction of the Cullen house.

Without missing a beat, Seth threw his head back signaling for his brothers as took off after Sam. He knew Sam would be able to hear him but he couldn't let Sam just go off on his own. Especially if there was a vampire around that none of them knew. When answering howls echoed through the trees, Seth knew his brothers were on his way. It didn't take him long before he reached the big white house that was the Cullen's residence. Sam was in his human form as he stood outside with who he knew as Tanya, Garrett and Kate yet there was another vampire with him. Seth was shocked to see it was a female.

"I don't mean any harm." Her voice had a southern accent to it. "I'm Charlotte an' my mate wanted me ta come here ta get Kate, Garrett and Tanya."

"What about Demetri and Heidi?" Sam asked her as he stood tensely.

Charlotte shook her head. "Peter just told me ta get the three." She stiffened as two more wolves appeared with Demetri. "Howdy, Demi."

"Charlotte," Demetri nodded as he looked around. "Where is Peter?"

"Houston." She sighed as she cut her eyes to Sam then back to him. "Would ya mind tellin' the wolf I ain't a threat?"

Sam looked at Demetri. "You know this vampire?"

"Yes, I do." Demetri said with a smirk. "Charlotte here is the Major's Captain's mate."

Seth whined because he didn't know who the Major was. "Who is the Major?" Sam asked because he didn't either. "He is a vampire, right?"

"Yes, sir." Charlotte answered with a smile. "Y'all know the Major as Jasper Hale. He use ta feed from criminals but it got to 'im afta' a while." Her smile faded. "The only thin' was the pixie wasn't his mate but he neva' believed me or Peter."

Sam was shocked that he had a vampire from the Southern Vampire wars in his territory for a little over 2 years and he never attacked anyone. Seth as well as Paul and Embry, the other two wolves who showed up, were also shocked because they saw the bite marks on Jasper's skin but didn't think anything of it.

"Do you need anyone else to go?" Sam asked as he heard Paul growl at him.

::I'm not fucking going.:: Paul growled as his eyes narrowed and lips curled over his teeth.

Sam snarled as he turned towards Paul. ::Enough!:: Paul lowered himself to his stomach. ::If they need you're help, then you will go if I order you. Jake and Leah were thrilled to get away.::

::Because their leech lovers.:: Paul growled as his eyes stayed on the ground in front of Sam.

"Enough, Paul." Sam said out loud as he turned back to Charlotte and the others. ::I should send you anyway.::

Charlotte shook her head as her eyes darted towards Paul then back to Sam. "No," She wouldn't feel comfortable with Paul around the major. "Peter told me ta bring only Garrett, Kate and Tanya. Thank ya though."

"Where are you going?" Demetri asked curious.

"Isabella is havin' some trouble." Her eyes held her worry which caused everyone there to worry. "She needs her mate soon thus Peter told us we were comin' back fer the Major. Apparently he's gonna come ta us." Charlotte shook her head. "I don't know how but the Major's gonna need a ride ta Volterra and we're gonna be there ta give him a lift."

Sam frowned not liking the fact Bella was sick but he was also worried about Billy and Charlie. "How are Billy and Charlie?"

"Billy's done changin'. His mate was the one who bit 'im." Charlotte said causing Sam's eyes to widen. "It hurt 'im more then it did Bella but with his back broken the venom attacked that first."

"What do you mean?" Demetri asked with a frown. "Are you saying that Billy is a hybrid like Bella? And what do you mean Billy has a mate?"

"Irina called us about that." Kate whispered with a smirk on her face, causing Sam to look at her.

"It was funny really. It seems that Esme was Billy's mate all along but Carlisle had her bound to him thus she couldn't recognize her mate in Billy." Charlotte pushed the ill feelings away as she smiled friendly to Sam. "As fer Billy, Alec took some blood samples and ran some test." She took a small breathe to prepare her for what happened next. "While Charlie had ta be turned inta a vampire because of his gift, Billy was able ta be turned inta a hybrid since he already had an aliment."

"What does that mean?" Sam asked not understanding.

Demetri cleared his throat. "I have a feeling I know what is going on." He looked at Sam. "Since Charlie had nothing wrong with him such as a broken back or other aliment, he had to be turned into a vampire because when the venom would be introduced into his body, if he wanted to be turned into a Hybrid, the venom would turn to many human cells causing him to lose his mind."

"Are you telling me that Billy having a broken back was the only thing that allowed him to become a hybrid?" Sam asked with a shocked tone. Even the wolves were shocked because they had been worried for the tribes Elder.

"Yes, sir." Charlotte nodded as she smiled, her teeth covered. "He's doin' good an' before Peter an' I left, Charlie was doin' good, too. From Alec's calculations, he'll be waken up in about 25 hours."

Demetri frowned. "Are you saying that it will only take about a day and a half for Charlie's change?" Charlotte nodded with a smirk. "Impossible."

"Not if Bella was the one who bit 'im." Charlotte raised a brow as her smirk grew. "Charlie asked fer her ta change 'im. Irina was there with 'um but kept quiet as Bella bit him four times." She looked at her watch. "Shit, its almost 1:30. We gotta go!"

Garrett, Kate and Tanya nodded. "We're ready when you are." Tanya spoke up finally as she looked to Demetri. "If you wish, we can leave the keys to the house with you. It wont be used again for a long time I believe."

Sam thought for a moment. "What about the furniture inside?"

"Take what you want." Kate waved her hand to him. "Sell the rest if you wish. From what Charlotte told us, the Cullen's wont be having much use for it any longer."

Sam frowned not understanding but nodded anyway as he watched Garrett, Kate, Tanya and Charlotte disappear towards the south. He didn't understand what was going on but he would soon because he was going to be calling Aro. Sam knew that something was happening and he wanted to know just what. If Bella was having troubles, maybe there was something he could do. Billy would always be the Leader of the Quileute Tribe no matter what. Sam was glad that Billy was turned into a hybrid because he didn't know if the other tribe elders would be as understanding even if they understood vampires weren't the monsters of their legends. Having a vampire as an Elder of the Quileute tribe was something that Sam couldn't see happening.

(Bella's Pov – Volterra, Italy – Volturi Castle – 10:00 PM)

I sat in the chair by Charlie's bed side as he continued changing. Irina had went to hunt quickly then would come back to lay by his side. I rubbed my chest as the pain made itself known again. It had lessen yet it still bothered me. Taking a deep breathe, I caught Charlie's new scent. It was a mixture of something metallic, pine and gunpowder. I smiled taking his hand in my own. I knew he was doing good because he wasn't screaming like Aro said most would. I felt bad for Billy but he seemed to be happier. When the door opened to the room, my eyes snapped towards it only to see Irina walk in with Carmen.

"Alec is looking for you, mija." Carmen said as Irina darted over to Charlie's side and curled up beside him. "We're going to be changing his clothes and bathing him. We don't want his human scent on him if he does go crazed."

"Alright." I nodded understanding where they were coming from. "Where's Alec?"

"He's in his lab." Jane said with a smirk as she appeared in the door way. "I'll take you there. Sulpicia doesn't want you going anywhere alone in case you have another episode." I could see the worry in her eyes.

I sighed and nodded. "Fine." I cut my eyes to Carmen and Irina. "Call me when he starts to wake up. I want to be here."

"Of course Bella." Irina said as Carmen left the room, walking into the bathroom. "Charlie would want you here. Not to mention being his sire, will help you have some control over him during his newborn stage."

I looked at Charlie. "I don't think he'll be a regular newborn." I told them as I exited the room behind Jane. "If anything he'll be special." I called back because I knew they would hear me. I just know that Charlie will be special.

He was my father after all. Pushing the worries I had for Charlie out of my mind, I followed Jane up the stairs. I couldn't help but wonder what his gift was but I had a feeling that his gift would be a gift that no other vampires had. I already felt something covering his mind but I couldn't figure out just what his gift was. I decided to speak to Eleazar once I was done talking to Alec. When I cut my eyes to Jane, I saw her biting her lip as if she had something she wanted to say. I stopped, which in turned caused Jane to stop and turn to me. I crossed my arms and raised a brow at her.

"Is everything ok, Jane?" I couldn't help but wonder if everything was ok.

Jane sighed and nodded. "I'm worried that you'll die." She cringed as she looked at the floor. "I found it funny when you first protected me from Felix and Demetri but since I had time to think about it, I realized it felt different to have someone protect me instead of me doing the protecting."

"I still remember when the Cullen's were protecting me from the nomad James." I sighed pulling her to me and wrapping my arms around her. "I always felt useless because I couldn't fight but I also remember how happy I felt because they were placing their lives on the line for me. While I don't miss the crazy aspect of the Cullen's, I do miss how they acted around me."

Jane hugged me back. "We can be your family."

I just smiled as I started to walk, my arm still around Jane's shoulders. "I'd like that." I winced when the pain in my chest flared. "So do you know what Alec wants to talk to me about?"

"No telling with him." She sighed rolling her eyes. "He's into forensic science and mapping DNA." I blinked because that was a little out of my range of knowledge.

"I always found it fascinating but I don't think I could follow it." I told her in a whisper. "But I'll listen because I may need what he tells me at a later date." Jane chuckled as we stopped in front of a door.

"Here we are." Jane knocked on the door then turned to me as she pulled out of my arms. "I need to report to Aro for a few minutes. Alec already has 'lunch' ready for you."

"Thank you, Jane." I told her as she darted back down the stairs.

I heard her tinkling laugh as she disappeared from sight. Shaking my head, I took a deep breathe and headed into the lab. I couldn't help but wonder just what Alec wanted to talk to me about. Maybe he would be able to take my mind off Jasper because it seemed the more I thought about him, the more pain I felt. I sighed as I pushed the thoughts of him aside. The pain flared once more then faded a moment later. Taking a deep breathe, I knocked on the door and waited for Alec to open it.

(Jasper's Pov – Houston, Texas – 3:00 pm)

Garrett!? What is he...wait a minute... I thought as I looked at the screen of the phone.

I placed the phone back to my ear. "Why's Garrett here?" I asked as I felt Alistair and Adam coming closer. "What do ya know, Peter?"

"I just know ya need ta hurry ta Volterra because yer mate needs ya." I could tell he knew something he wasn't saying.

"What do you know Peter?" I hissed at him over the phone, as Adam appeared by himself.

Adam stiffened but I waved my hand at him. Instead of allowing Peter to answer, I hung up the phone and stood. I looked around but I couldn't see Alistair although I could feel him close by. I could only guess he wasn't going to be joining us but then again I knew that Alistair was a lone vampire. I don't know if he would ever find a mate but if he did, she would have to love the solitude life he lives. Pushing those thoughts aside, I winced when the pain in my chest flared again. I knew that the pain in my chest had to do with my mate, I didn't understand why I was having these pains. I never knew of Emmett or Carlisle having this kind of pain when Esme or Rosalie were gone. When another pair of hands appeared, I cut my eyes up to see that Peter was standing there helping Adam, help me to stand.

"Major?" Peter whispered with a frown. "Are ya ok?"

I shook my head as I rubbed my chest. "My chest is hurtin', Peter." I closed my eyes as I cringed. "Somethin's happenin'."

"Charlotte, call Aro!" Peter yelled as I saw us heading to the hanger. "Find out if Bella's fine."

Bel...la... I thought with a frown. Why would... Bella... be at... Volterra? My eyes widen in realization. Bella is my mate. "Peter." I called to him as I was finally able to stand. "Is Bella Swan my mate?"

My eyes were locked on his face because I could tell if he lied to me that way. "Now, Major..." He held his hands up.

"Answer. My. Question!" I snarled as I was about to lunge for him as Charlotte appeared. "Is Bella Swan my mate?"

"Yes, Jasper." Charlotte said as she stood by Peter. "She is." Her eyes narrowed. "Now if ya will get in the plane, we can get ya to 'er b'cause she ain't doin' good."

I gritted my teeth but nodded. Peter sighed but was still tense because he knew if I wanted answers, I would get them one way or another. It was then I realized Kate and Tanya were also there with Garrett. I blinked a few times until I felt the emotions from Kate and Garrett. I smirked because it seemed that Kate finally found her mate.

"Good to see you, Major." Garrett smirked and tipped his imaginary hat.

I nodded back to him as Peter cleared his throat. "The planes ready for take off."

I saw Charlotte, Tanya and Kate enter the plane, with Garrett and Peter behind them. I took a unneeded calming breathe and headed up the stairs. Adam was behind me but his emotions were those of worry, fear, excitement and joy. I knew I wouldn't be needing to calm him down but myself on the other hand, I was worried if something was wrong. Not to mention, I feared for what would happen to Bree once she was back with Maria. Also, the pain in my chest kept flaring which could only mean that something has happened to my mate. Whatever it was, I knew it wasn't good because of the look on Charlottes face. For her to be worried, it must be dangerous. I was still trying to take in that Isabella Swan was my mate as I took a seat. I watched as Peter headed to the cockpit. I raised a brow because I didn't know Peter had his pilot licenses.

"Don't worry, Major." Peter chuckled seeing my expression. "I ain't flyin'. Aro sent one of his guards ta fly us. I'm just checkin' on ETA." He winked as he disappeared behind a curtain.

"Is Bella alright?" Tanya was the one who asked.

Charlotte stiffened as her eyes darted towards me. "We don't really know." She chewed on her bottom lip. "She's been havin'... episodes."

"Episodes?" Adam asked with a frown.

"What do ya mean?" I asked not understanding what was going on. "Bella's a vampire, ain't she?"

"No," Peter said as he came back through the curtain. "She's a hybrid." He smirked as if he knew something I didn't, which was probably because I had never heard of a hybrid.

"Hybrid?" Adam blinked a few times.

Garrett raised a brow at him as Peter sat down. "What kind?"

Peter smirked wider. "Human an' vampire."

Everyone seemed shocked besides Tanya, Kate, Peter and Charlotte. I frowned as I looked between the four of them. I had never in my life heard of a vampire human hybrid but Peter just said that Bella was one. The only thing in my mind was what in the hell happened after we left?

"Ya better start at the beginnin', Pete." Charlotte said with a sigh. "I don't think the Major understands." Her eyes were full of worry and fear but fear of what I had no clue.

Peter sighed as he sat beside Charlotte and buckled up. "Ya remember when ya were runnin' in from the nomad?" He asked as he looked at me. "The one who wanted ta take a bite out of Bella?"

"Of course, Peter." I hissed remembering it all very well. "I still cant figure out how she was able ta get away from me at the hotel." I hated that Bella had disappeared on my watch but then again I was shocked when I had found out.

"I gotta meet this girl." Garrett whispered as he thought aloud. "If she can escape the Major...ow, what was that for Kate?" He glared at her as she elbowed him in the ribs.

Kate just rolled her eyes. "You were thinking out loud, again."

"Oh." Garrett looked as embarrassed as his emotions were telling me.

Peter just shook his head at Garrett. "Well, Major when the Mind Rapist sucked the venom out, he changed her." He cocked his head to the side. "Why do ya think the Volturi don't want us ta feed from humans then suck out the venom? It changes the human even if they don't change inta a vampire."

"Are you saying a human was bitten and someone pulled the venom out?" Garrett glared at me as if I had done it.

"Edward did," I snarled as I glared at him. "He said he didn't want to damn her."

Peter snorted causing me to look at him and raise a brow. "Nothin' Major." He smirked shaking his head. "Now back ta what I was sayin', Bella had been turnin' since she arrived back from Phoenix. It was only when yer 'brother' left her did the process speed up. She was a full blown hybrid about 3 weeks after y'all left."

My eyes were wide in shock but by Peter's feelings, the tail wasn't over yet. I looked at Kate and Tanya suddenly remembering something. Laurent had been with them the last time I saw any of them. Where was he?

"Where's Laurent?" I asked causing Tanya and Kate to stiffen.

Kate glanced at Tanya who shrugged. "Laurent's dead." Kate whispered as she held onto Garrett's hand. "Bella killed him. Or so we believe."

"What?" I gaped at them. "I thought he was mated to Irina?"

Tanya and Kate smirked, shaking their heads. "Nope, in fact Irina found her mate in Charlie." Tanya said with a sad smile. "It would seem I am the only single Denali sister left."

Adam frowned because mated pairs were killed in the south. When he looked at me, I just shook my head. He nodded understanding I would tell him what he didn't know later. I turned my attention back to the others when Kate spoke up to Tanya.

"Don't worry, sister." Kate told her as she took her hand. "You're gonna find a mate. I just know it."

Tanya nodded as I looked back over at Peter. "What else happened?"

"Esme wasn't mated ta Carlisle." Charlotte said with a smug look on her face.

That threw me for a loop. "But I felt their feelin's fer each other." I frowned looking at Peter. "How can Esme not be Carlisle's mate?"

"Ah but that's the thing." Peter said as he tilted his head. "They were mates but not True Mates. There's a difference."

I frowned as I thought about what he was saying. With Esme having a bond to Carlisle, she couldn't find her True Mate. My mind went back to Alice and myself. I knew we had a bond of some kind because when she was away from me, my chest hurt. Did that mean with my bond to Alice, I wouldn't have been able to find my True Mate. I had also felt the pain I felt from the other mated pairs when their mates were gone. The only couple that didn't really hurt was Rosalie and Emmett but that was because they were almost always together. I shook my head to clear my thoughts then looked at Peter.

"If Esme was Carlisle's mate," I asked with a frown marring my face. "How did she find her True Mate?"

Charlotte smiled this time as she squeezed Peter's hand. "Because their bond was broken by Chelsea and Bella." Everyone gasped because of the fact we new that bonds weren't easily broken. "Bella also healed Marcus broken bond he had with Didyme." She looked thoughtful. "I also remember Caius smiling more and Aro looking less...evil."

"What?" Garrett's eyes were wide in shock.

Kate's mouth was hanging open. "How is that possible?"

"I thought Bella was a shield?" Tanya asked with a frown.

"She is." Peter said with a nod as he leaned back in his seat. "From what we were told, Jane, Demetri and Felix felt a pull ta 'er before they even met 'er." He looked thoughtful. "Eleazar says she may have another gift that doesn't manifest unless it feels the need."

Garrett looked thoughtful for a moment, the wheels in his mind turning. "She's a Soul Healer." His eyes were wide as we all looked at him with a shocked look. "I've only met one other vampire with such a gift but he was killed because he didn't like to fight." He shook his head. "He was a great person to know but his down fall was he hated of violence."

"Hm." Peter thought for a moment. "We have ta tell Aro when we arrive."

I felt the plane move. ::Please remain seated until we are in the air. Thank you.:: I blinked as I looked to Peter who smirked.

"We should be in Volterra in about 7 ta 8 hours." Peter said leaning back. "Now, ya need ta keep calm Major because what I'm gonna tell ya is gonna hurt ya emotionally." His eyes were serious. "It seems that Mary Alice Brandon has been plannin' her lil' scheme since she was human..."

My eyes widen as did Tanya's, Kate and Garrett's as Peter started telling us what Alice had seen as human and planned. I was in complete shock because she had always told me she didn't remember anything from her human life. Adam sat quietly beside me as he took in everything he was told. His emotions were calm but I could feel something underneath the surface. Almost as if he was protective of me. I felt him sending me peace in order to keep me calmed down but as I listened to Peter. As Peter spoke, I felt as if I was nothing but a fool for believing any word that came out of Alice's mouth. As my heart shattered, the Major paced in his cage because he had told me ever since we met Alice that she was playing me but I didn't want to believe him. I winced as Peter looked at me with a 'I told ya so' look.

I knew he would chew me out but at least he would do it in private. As I listened to what had happened, I couldn't help but feel shock run through me as I heard that Alice was far older then she told everyone. I remembered when Alice and I first arrived at the Cullen's finally understanding why Edward didn't seem shocked to see Alice or myself. Even with Adam sending me calming waves, my anger swelled in my chest as I gritted my teeth. Hearing everything Peter was telling me, I couldn't help but have one question, something I would find an answer to when I arrived in Volterra.

What all did Edward know?

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Author Note – Well, heres the next chapter. Winks. So what do you think happened to Bella? Not to mention, Jasper is on his way. Just hold on Bella! How do you think Jasper will take Alice's betrayal? Of course, it seems that Jasper is being told EVERYTHING, which means he'll be told that Alice had contact with Maria. I didn't use Alice but I did use Mary. I had hoped my readers would pick up on it but I know some of you haven't. LOL. And I will give you another hint as to what Charlie's gift. It will come from X-Men. Winks. As for the other hints, its powerful, and Charlie has a metallic scent to him. Hmmmmm, what could it be? Any ideas? Well til the next chapter, keep reading and reviewing...

~*Dragon*~