Finally I said in his head, "Jasper, tell me about your history."

Chapter 21

So Jasper continues, he tells me about being the youngest Major in the Civil War. We then have a separate conversation about our discussions in the hospital about history and that he had actually lived through some of it and was telling me personal experiences. Then he tells me how he met Maria and she changed him. She used his empath abilities for her newborn army and battles. Maria was the one that had Jasper change his friends, Peter and Charlotte. "Someday, I want you to meet Peter and Charlotte; but Bella they still selectively seek nourishment off of humans blood. Eventually, the three of us grew tired of Maria and together we left. If it hadn't been the three of us together, I don't think I could have done it," Jasper said.

"Jasper, does the family call you major because of the civil war ranking or is there more?"

"There is more. I was Maria's right hand man, so I earned the title Major because of the order and discipline I established with the newborns. Peter and Charlotte helped me with the discipline and training of all the newborns. The newborns learned to fear me and I had no qualms about destroying any that couldn't follow my orders. There is a more dominate fighting side of me that can come out and that is when the family calls me Major."

"Like last night."

"Yes, I wanted so badly to just rush the bridge and get you when Carlisle was holding you like that. That is when the family was calling me Major, so that I would get him under control. I loved my friends; but I grew tired of the humans and moving around. So I started roaming on my own and tried animal blood; it wasn't my favorite but I started getting use to it. That is when I found Alice, she led me to the Cullens and that led me to you."

"Jasper, tell me more about your time with Maria."

"Bella, I will tell you everything; but can we agree to do it in small doses? I didn't realize how bad that time was."

We continued our mental conversation for a long time. It was so much easier to talk to him like this. I did really like it. While we talked, I held onto the teddy bear that Jazz bought me when it was determined that I was allowed to have unsterilized things with me again. I liked that part of Jasper the giving and caring - the simple things in life. Jasper said in my head, "You seem at peace and relatively calm."

"I am just thinking how the guy that has taken such good care of me and getting me this teddy bear is the same guy that trained and destroyed newborns."

Before Jasper could answer, there was a knock at my door and I said, "Yes."

Esme opened my door and said, "Do you two realize what time it is?"

"No," and I looked at the clock. "Oops, it is 6."

"May we come in Bella? It is Carlisle and I," Esme said.

"Of course,"

"Bella, we have left you alone as long as we could. You need to take your pills and you need to eat so that the pills don't upset your stomach. I also need to check your stab wound and put a clean dressing on it," Carlisle said.

"Alright," I said.

"Bella, you know about our house rules; but if you will allow it, I can do your check up here or Jasper, Esme or I can carry you to my office. Then, if we can get you comfortable in the dining room, you can eat in there.

"Your office please." Jasper had me in his arms and was carrying me to Carlisle's office immediately. I mentally said, "I was going to ask Esme to carry me."

"Take that back," Jasper said.

"Why? If I don't, will I meet the Major?"

"No, I'll just get even one day. I promise Darlin' and you don't want to meet the Major yet."

I just started giggling and cuddled closer to Jasper, "I was kidding, Darlin'. Thank you for this; I do like being this close to you."

"You're welcome, Darlin'. Thank you for saying that; I have waited a long time to here you say something like that to me."

Carlisle cleaned out my wound and rebandaged it up. Rose came in and said, "How is the patient?"

"She will be fine," Carlisle said.

"Good. Bella, how about dinner?" Rose asked.

"I am starving and whatever Es-mom has made smells wonderful. Dr. dad, how am I suppose to eat in the dining room and keep my foot up?"

Jasper gave me an idea in my head and then we shared with the idea with Rose and Carlisle. Rose said, "Let's take it one step farther," and she added to the plan. We all agreed; Emmett wasn't going to know what hit him. We put the plan in motion.

Jasper took me to the kitchen first. Esme told me my stew was ready and told Jasper to take me to the dining room. Jasper was trying to get me to sit down and be comfortable. He winked at me; and then I went into my role, "Damn it, Jasper. Why did you insist on making me eat in here? I can't get comfortable."

"I'm sorry, Bella. What should I do?"

"Carlisle said I have to keep my ankle elevated so I need a foot stool under the table."

"Bella, we don't have any."

"Edward, Emmett," I yelled. "I need your help. Jasper isn't being a very good mate and doesn't want to help me;" but I winked at him.

They both raced into the room. I hoped one day I would get use to their speed; it still was astonishing. Literally being in an enclosed room and feeling the air moving that fast around you. I might feel that if I had 10 fans on high blowing at me; but almost as soon as the air started moving it stopped again, too. Emmett said, "What Bella?"

"Emmett, can you find me a footstool or something I can prop my leg on under the table? Jasper hasn't had any luck."

"Bella, I will be your footstool."

"Really, cuz I am really hungry and my food looks so good that Esme made me."

"Of course, anything for my belly sister. Especially, since I don't have to eat any more of your crappy human food." Emmett got under the table and carefully put my leg on his back as Jasper got me comfortable in my seat.

I was sitting and eating. Then I heard the stiletto heels coming down the hallway, Rose came into the dining room looking amazing and sexy as sin and said, "Emmett, you said you would be right back. Where are you?"

"Under the table keeping Bella's ankle and leg elevated."

"So sex with me is now second to holding Bella's leg. Great, you are now picking a simple human's needs over me and all she wants you for is a foot stool."

Jasper caught my leg as Emmett dropped it and came out from under the table. He started begging Rose for forgiveness and not withholding sex from him. "How dare you call Bella, simple human, you were so mad at me when I called her that?"

Suddenly I lost it and said, "Emmett, you really are just a teddy bear; aren't you?"

"Yes, Bella. Whoever came up with this idea, got me good."

"Jasper started it and your wife made it great," I said.

"Good night, Bella. I am going out hunting with my husband. I truly believe that Jasper will take perfect care of you while we are gone." She leaned over and hugged me gently.

"Like that?" I asked as she pulled back.

"Yes, like this – Bella, let Jasper explain this one and we will see you tomorrow."

I looked at Jasper and said, "I don't want you to explain that one to me. My imagination is doing enough as it is with you alls explanation of hunting." I finished my stew and Jasper took me back to bed.

"Bella," Jasper said into my head. "We have one more thing to talk about?"

"Yes."

"The shots we are giving you are my venom."

"Jasper, do you expect me to get angry, yell and scream?"

"Maybe. I'm not sure how I expected you to react."

"Jasper, you and your family gave me a life. I lived an existence before; now I get to live. I have been outside. I have a family, though a cold dead vampire family; but I have a family that loves me and cares about me. I'm just glad I have people that care about me now. Yes, I am surprised that you are giving me your venom; but I am not upset. I am happy."

"I know you are; I can feel it."

The next day, I answered my cell phone while Jasper and I were watching a movie in the late morning. "Hi, Leah!"

"How are you, Bella?"

"Better, I'm on bed rest for a week because of my ankle and the blood I lost. Jasper and I are just laying around watching movies. Thank you for trying to help the Cullens find me."

"Bella, all of us care about you very much. There is no doubt that we would help them look for you."

I said, "Kind of like a family does looking for maybe a cousin."

"Yes, Bella, like a cousin."

"Well, when is my cousin going to come over to explain why they were able to keep up with my vampire family?"

"So they told you!"

"Yes, yesterday opened a whole new world for me; so when are you coming over?"

"Not today, I go on duty in an hour. How about tomorrow? Emily and I will come over if it's okay with your family and particularly Jasper. We'll bring you lunch and snacks so you can let Esme know."

I looked at Jasper and he said in my head, "Yes, Darlin'."

"Sounds like a plan, Leah. I will see you around noon."

"Yes, you will. Jasper let Esme know that we'll bring Bella lunch and treats tomorrow."

JPOV

Esme and Rose were excited about the girls coming to visit. Once Bella went to sleep that night, Rose asked me to come and talk to her on the balcony.

"Yes Rose."

"Once Carlisle and Edward leave for work tomorrow, why don't you and Emmett go out for a hunt? The four of us girls can handle Bella as Leah tells her their story."

"But what about her emotions?"

"Jasper, she's been fine, even after finding out she's living with six vampires."

"I know, but.."

"Jasper, you still have to hunt."

Then my cell phone rang. I answered it, "Hello, Alice. I'm sure you are about to tell me that everything will be fine tomorrow; so I should go hunting with Emmett."

"Yes, Jasper you should go hunting; but not because Bella will be fine. Emmett is going to need you on this trip."

Rose grabbed my phone and said, "What the fuck is he going to do?"

"Nothing, as long as Jazz goes with him; otherwise, he'll have to run home naked, again."

"Jazz, go with him please. I promise Bella will be fine. If we have any problems medically, I am sure Leah can help. If not, Carlisle and Edward are just around the corner."

"Fine, you two, I'll go; but my mate better not have one hair harmed on her when I return."

"She won't Jasper and thank you."

"Please, excuse me; I'm going back to Bella since I won't be with her tomorrow."

"Thank you, again, Jasper."

A/N Hope you enjoyed Jasper's story and the prank on Emmett. See you next Wednesday.