Ch. Twenty One
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Author Note – Hello my readers, I posted a poll on my profile to see which Inu/Kag and Sess/OFC, or Goku/Kag/Vegeta, story you may want. Two people have voted already and at this moment, its a tie... I really hope that my readers will help me out with this. Now, here is the next chapter of Unexpected Changes. I am thrilled that some of my readers were able to figure out Bella was, indeed, pregnant with twins. LOL. Now onwards!
Other Notes:
Personal Thoughts
"Telephone/Eavesdropping"
::Pack Connection/Billy's Wolf Form Speech::
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(Bella's Pov – Arizona House – 9:00 AM)
The first thing I noticed, when I started to come around, was the pain that seemed to be flowing through my body. I could hear voices around me but they seemed to be distant. A whimper made it's way out of my throat as I moved my trembling hands on my stomach. It had grown bigger then when I remembered it last. I then felt someone take my hand and calm wash over me which allowed me to open my eyes to see Jasper looking rather worried. His eyes were black as he stared down at me. I could feel a bed beneath me but I realized that I wasn't in my room. It seemed to be a small medical like room.
"How ya feelin', Darlin'?" Jasper's voice brought my attention back to him.
"Wh..." I swallowed the lump in my throat. "What h-happened?" I could feel tears trailing down my cheeks.
Jasper's face looked fearful. "Ya were poisoned." I saw Jasper's eyes glisten with venom that couldn't fall. "It seemed that female had a gift of poison an' when ya took the hit fer me, ya took the poison into yer own body."
"The babies?" I felt fear clog my throat after I spoke.
"They seem ta be keepin' ya alive." Jasper's eyes closed for a moment. "Eleazar said the poison could cause ya ta loose one of 'em." His eyes opened to see the fear I felt in his eyes.
My heart started to beat faster. "No." I whispered as I felt tears falling faster down my cheeks. "I... I..."
Jasper didn't say anything as he pulled me into his arms. I felt the darkness trying to steal my vision but I pushed it back as I held onto Jasper tighter. Never before had I been this terrified because my babies could be killed for my inability to protect myself. I was shaking as small whimpers came out of my throat but I didn't care. My babies were hurting and I hated that I was the one that caused it.
No! I wont allow my babies to die! I thought as I held onto Jasper tighter.
I then heard a loud beeping sound as the other sounds seemed to fade. My eyes snapped open as locked eyes with Jasper. Blackness was covering my vision as I tried to fight it but I couldn't seem to fight as long as I want. With Jasper screaming my name, I felt myself pulled away as darkness engulfed my vision. I fought as long as I could but soon all I could feel was nothing, absolutely nothing.
No pain.
No anger.
No worry.
Nothing.
(Arizona House – Medical Room – 9:20 AM)
"Eleazar!" Jasper screamed as he looked at the monitors.
"Move, Jasper." Eleazar said as he rushed into the room along with Alec and Jake. "We're losing her." His eyes were filled with worry but he pushed it aside as he allowed his medical training to kick in.
"What do you need us to do?" Alec asked appearing on the other side of Bella's bed.
Eleazar was keeping Bella's heart going as his mind started to work faster and faster. "I need to inject more venom into her system." His eyes moved to Jasper's. "It would be best if it was her mates or the one who first bit her."
"James is dead." Jasper snarled as he moved to Alec's side. "I'll do it." His eyes darted towards Eleazar's. "It wont harm her or the babies will it?"
"I don't believe so but there is no way of knowing." Eleazar had to move his hands as Jasper bit into Bella's wrist. "But I can only guess that your venom will attack the poison, not the blood in her system. You have also marked each other as well, correct?"
Jasper just growled, not answering, as he injected his venom into Bella's wrist. They did mark each other which soothed Jasper's fear as he closed his eyes, pushing even more venom into her system. It took no more then a few seconds before he believed he pushed enough into her system to fight the poison, so, he pulled away after closing the wounds he made. He didn't move from Bella's side as his senses were locked on the heart beats of his babies. The beat of the hearts were strong which was a good sign yet Bella's heart kept sputtering ever few seconds. Everyone held their breathe as Bella finally seemed to be stable when her heart stopped sputtering and kept a single, steady beat.
"May I?" Eleazar asked as he moved forward one step.
Jasper growled but stopped himself and nodded. "Yeah, just don't move fast."
"I understand, Jasper." Eleazar told him as he slowly placed his hand on Bella's other wrist as he also listened to her heart beat. "It seems she will be fine." His golden eyes twinkled as he looked towards Jasper. "Your venom is doing what I believed it would do. Not to mention, you are her mate and your venom is already in her system from your mating."
Jasper nodded he placed a kiss on Bella's forehead. "I'm gonna go get some blood fer her." His eyes moved to Alec. "Stay 'ere an' watch her."
"Yes, sir." Alec said as he moved over to Bella's bed side, where Eleazar had stood before he moved back.
"Don't worry, Jasper." Jacob said with a collected face. "We'll make sure she's fine til you come back."
Jasper just nodded as he darted out of the room, down the stairs and out of the house ignoring the others as he went. Eleazar sighed as he checked the monitors once more then bowed his head to both Alec and Jacob before he turned and left the room. Any vampire could hear if the monitors went off again. Eleazar finally entered the living room where the Romanian Brothers, Charlie, Billy, Irina, Esme, Carmen and Bree were seated. It seemed to Eleazar that they were the only ones here, although, he could hear Aro, Marcus and Caius underneath his feet which told him they Kings were interrogating the 'prisoner'.
"How is she?" Charlie asked as he held onto Irina.
"She will be fine." Eleazar sighed as he walked over to where his mate sat. "Jasper was able to inject enough venom into her system to fight the venom without harming the children." He closed his eyes as he nuzzled his face into Carmen's neck.
"Why did Jasper leave so soon?" Charlie questioned with a frown as he sat with Irina in his lap. "Surely, he would wish to be near his mate in her time of need."
"He does but the need to feed Bella is more pronounce then his need to be near her." Carmen said with a sigh. "While we have blood here, Jasper wishes for Bella to have fresh blood."
"It is quite common among vampires, Charlie." Irina said as she nuzzled his neck. "Bella will need more blood then a newborn because she is feeding not only one baby but two."
Charlie sighed as he held onto his mate tighter. "I cant help but worry." His fatherly instincts kept kicking in, demanding him do something. "I feel useless."
"That is why Jasper went to hunt." Stefan said as he looked to Charlie.
Vladimir nodded in agreement. "While Jasper helped more then any of us, he still feels the need to make sure his mate is taken care of."
"He's more then likely more worried about her then we are." Stefan finished as he looked towards the top floor.
Just then Sam walked in with Paul and Leah. "How's Bella?" His eyes moved around to the vampires. "We saw Jasper run out of here like the hounds from hell were on his heels."
"Bella will be fine." Eleazar spoke up, his doctor personality kicking in. "Jasper was able to inject his venom without harming her or the children. The venom removed the poison but she'll need blood as soon as she wakes up. That is why Jasper left. He needed to find her some fresh blood."
"But we have blood here?" Diana said as she walked in to stand beside her mates.
"Yes, we do." Jane said as those who were out hunting returned. "But fresh blood is a lot better for an injured vampire. It allows us to heal faster." Adam had his arms wrapped around Jane's waist. "Where is Alec?"
Bree cleared her throat getting Jane's attention. "He's upstairs with Bella." her eyes darted towards the area where Alec was located. "Jasper asked him and Jake to stay there until he returns."
"Ah." Jane said nodding. "Then we'll have to wait until Jasper returns to see Bella." She sighed as she moved over towards a chair.
Adam sat down, pulling Jane in his lap. "So," He looked around only to see Charlotte and Peter walk in. "What are we going to do? Are all of us going to the battle? Or only half?"
"Some of us will be stayin' but Jasper, The Volturi an' Bella are goin', fer sure." Peter said rubbing his temples. "The Romanians are goin' ta be stayin' here along with Sam and most of the wolves."
"Why?" Sam growled wanting to rip some vampires apart.
Peter sighed shaking his head. "I don't know." He growled looking towards the Alpha Shifter. "All I know is that some of us are stayin' while some of us are goin' ta the fight. Even Charlotte an' I are stayin' outta this."
"I will not, Peter Whitlock!" Charlotte snarled but Peter snarled latching his teeth onto his mark on her shoulder. "Peter." She whimpered really wanting to go and fight.
"No." Peter snarled as he finally released her. "I just know if we go, one or both of us will not be makin' it back." His eyes locked with Charlotte's. "Maria's more ruthless then she use ta be."
"Fine." Charlotte hissed as she relaxed in her mates arms.
No one said anything else as they thought about what Peter had told them. Charlie was another one who wanted to go but didn't want his mate anywhere near the fighting. Billy knew that Esme wanted to fight thus he would as well. Stefan and Vladimir didn't seem fazed by the fact they were staying because neither of them thought they could harm their fledgling. Whether Maria was right or wrong, she was still part of their 'venom' line.
(Florida – The Dwyer Residence – 10:30 AM)
Maria smirked as she stayed close to the shadows. She had done some research and came up with some useful information. Her eyes were black as night as she watched Renee Dwyer and Phil Dwyer trudge into the house after a long night of partying. Maria couldn't blame the woman, Isabella, for leaving her mother because just the few hours she watched this woman showed Maria she was not mother material. She would not be changing this woman because she didn't have the time needed to create any more newborns. No, Maria was going to use this female as leverage against the Major and his mate since she was the females mother. Making sure that no one was around, Maria darted forward and broke the doorknob and hurried inside, blocking the door with a large desk she found. She knew she didn't have a lot of time thus she darted up the stairs and followed the scent of arousal.
Oops, Maria thought as she kicked the door open. I guess she wont reach her peek.
"What the hell!?" Phil yelled as he scrambled off Renee. "Who the hell do you think you are?"
Maria smirked as she looked between the two lovers. "I am your death." Her eyes drained of color. "Now be a good boy and hold still."
Renee screamed for Phil to move but Maria was to fast as she grabbed the man by the throat and latched her teeth onto the thin skin covering what she wanted. Renee screamed louder as she scrambled out of the bed and out of the room ignoring the fact she was naked.
"HELP!" Renee screamed as she hurried down the stairs. "SOME ONE HELP ME!" She prayed that one of her neighbors heard her screaming but she doubted it.
"No one can save you, mi amor (my love)." Maria murmured as she appeared in front of Renee causing her to fall backwards. "Now be a good girl and come with me, if you do, I may not kill you just yet." She held her hand out for the human to take.
Renee was shaking as she looked at the woman's hand then up into her bright red eyes. "No." Renee snarled as she jumped up to run but Maria grabbed her by the back of the throat. "LET ME GO!"
"I told you to be a good mija," Maria whispered into Renee's ear. "Now I need to teach you a lesson. Do hold still." She murmured as she opened her mouth and sunk her teeth on the woman's right shoulder, keeping her venom from entering the wound.
Maria didn't feed from Renee much before she pulled her teeth out of the soft tissues and licked the wound to seal it. Renee slumped in maria's arms from passing out from the pain. Scooping the female up, Maria sniffed the air only to find that the female in her arms arousal had climbed a little higher when she started to feed from her. With a smirk on her face, Maria darted out of the house and towards the alley where she could hide until she had time to disappear back to her camp. She could only hope that she wouldn't get caught before she made it back. With one more glance towards the house, Maria darted further into the alley and away from the crime scene she staged. It looked as though someone cut the males neck a few times before he bled out. Having years of practice, Maria knew no one could find her.
Yet unknown to Maria, someone was watching her as she made her escape with her 'prize'. As soon as Maria was out of hearing range, the vampire watching over Renee's house pulled his phone out and dialed the number for the Captain. He knew that the Captain would pass the message on to the Major since this woman was part of the Major's mates family. It was the reason he was placed in Florida in the first place. He just felt bad because of the fact during his meal, Maria was able to sneak by him.
"Hello?" Peter answered after the fifth ring.
The vampire took a very needed breathe before he told Peter just what happened.
(Bella's Pov – Arizona House – Upstairs Medical Room – 11:30 AM)
I had been floating in and out of consciousness yet the last time I felt myself being pulled to the waking world, the pain I could remember was gone. My first thought was of my babies and I moved my hands to my stomach to feel it a little larger then it had been. Only when did I feel a couple of kicks did I relax, knowing my babies were ok. I opened my eyes only to blink a few times because of the brightness in the room. The scent of my blood was in the air but it was a few hours old. I then smelled a more delicious scent floating across my senses. My eyes snapped to the right where I suddenly heard a heart beat only to find that Jasper was standing there with a male that smelled of lust and death.
"Ya thirsty, darlin'?" Jasper whispered as his red eyes locked on mine.
I answered him in a growl when I meant to say yes but he must have understood. In a flash, the man was in my arms and I had my teeth sunk into his neck draining the blood from his body. I knew Jasper was close by but I didn't seem to mind. It was only when I heard some one snarl in another room, did my shield come out to protect me and my prey as I fed. Jasper chuckled but other wise kept his mouth shut as I finished feeding. When I was done, I dropped the body at my feet and licked my lips. I was in Jasper's arms in a flash with his lips attached to mine. A deep growl/purr echoed through the room as he pulled me a little tighter only for our babies to disagree and kicked him in the stomach.
"It seems they don't want momma and daddy ta kiss." Jasper chuckled as he placed a hand on my stomach, the kicks started up again.
I smiled brightly. "Or they want your attention." I placed my hands over his. "What happened, Jasper?"
"Ya almost died." I was barely able to hear him. "I had ta inject some more venom inta her system to counteract the poison. It seems the babies were drawing some of it into them since they were more vampire then human and could deal with it better."
My heart almost stopped at that thought. "A-Are they ok?" I asked feeling my world tilt. "They're fine, right?"
"From what Eleazar said," Jasper stood cupping my cheek. "They're fine. If it wasn't fer them, ya may not be here." He kissed me as his left arm wrapped around me pulling me to him. "I love ya Darlin."
"I love you, too, Jasper." I told him as I pulled back, only to lay my head on his chest.
Just then there was a knock on the door. "I hate ta interrupt," It was Peter's voice. "But we gotta problem. Come down stairs and I'll fill ya in."
"Be right there." Jasper called out as his eyes moved to mine. "Peter's feelin' fear an' worry. We betta' hurry, darlin'." He kissed my forehead as he got off the bed and grabbed his clothes, throwing them on.
I followed his lead as I quickly put my clothes on and followed Jasper out of the room and down the stairs. Everyone but some of the wolves were sitting, or standing, around the living room. Sam, Paul, Jacob and Leah were the only wolves in the house while the others ran the woods making sure the area was secure. Peter was pacing in front of everyone as Jasper and I stopped a few feet inside the living room.
"What'd ya find out Peter?" Jasper said bring Peter out of his pacing.
Peter's eyes darted to me, then Charlie and finally back to Jasper. "Maria's made 'er move."
"What do you mean 'she's made her move'?" I asked him knowing something was wrong.
"Maria went ta Florida." Peter said and didn't need to say anything else.
"Renee." Charlie gasped as his eyes closed for a moment. "But it takes three days for a vampire to change." When he opened his eyes, I could see the fear and worry in them.
I felt my whole body start to shake. "What are we going to do?"
"There's nothin' we can do, Bella." Peter looked at me with a sad expression. "If Maria has yer momma, there is only a few things that can happen."
"What about Phil?" Charlie asked as he looked at Peter. "Did maria take him, too?"
"No." Peter answered as Charlotte moved to his side. "From what my contact told me, she killed Phil an' took Renee. There's only a few things she can do before we fight." His eyes went to Jasper's causing my mate to stiffen at my side.
"What's going on?" I growled my eyes narrowing at the two of them. "What else can she do other then drain her or change her?"
Aro cleared his throat. "An older vampire can feed from a human without injecting any venom." His eyes were dark. "Since Maria is an older vampire, she can surely feed the same way, which means she would keep your mother for her person food source."
"Then we need to go now." I snarled as I felt Jasper grab my arm.
"No," Jasper shook his head. "We still have about 8 hours of sunlight left and not all of us can go out in the sun, darlin'." His eyes were black as night as he looked down at me. "All we can do is hope she's fine when we defeat Maria. Although there is no tellin' what Maria's gonna do once we meet face to face."
"What do you mean, Jasper?" Charlie asked the question I wanted to know as well.
Peter cleared his throat. "Maria's one sadistic bitch." His eyes darted towards the Romanians. "She's actually used humans as a shield before in battle."
That right there caused my blood to run cold. Charlie was also standing stiff along with Billy. I was shocked Billy hadn't said anything but then again he was shaking and I don't think he could without losing control. I had to admit he was doing rather well in controlling his anger.
"Then what are we going to do?" Irina spoke up as she held Charlie's hand. "While I know Charlie is my mate, he has a wonderful daughter with this woman and I don't wish her ill."
"Thanks, Irina." Charlie whispered as he pulled her to him.
"We just need to make sure everyone is ready to fight with a human in the area." Peter said his eyes were closed. "It will be extremely dangerous because of the fact Renee will most likely be the main target fer the newborns."
I nodded with a sigh. "I could shield her from any physical attacks." I looked around only to see Peter shake his head.
"Yer gonna be doin' somethin' else." Peter's eyes had a glazed look to them. "Charlie's gonna be the one who's gonna protect Renee." He shook his head blinking his eyes.
"What's my mate gonna be doin', Captain?" Jasper growled as he pulled me closer.
Peter gulped as he took a step back. "S-She's gonna be fightin' M-Maria."
"WHAT!?" My mate yelled at Peter as he was suddenly holding Peter off the ground.
"Jasper put him down!" I told him as I hurried to his and Peters' side. "There may be a reason I'll be the one to fight her."
Jasper snarled as I watched him shake. "No."
"P-Please, Major." Peter whispered as he stared into Jasper's eyes. "Ya know as well as I that Maria has a gift of persuasion." His eyes darted to mine then back to Jasper. "With her shield, she's the only one who can take the bitch out."
"He's telling the truth Jasper." Irina spoke up as she stood by Charlie.
Jasper snarled as his hand tightened on Peter's neck. Charlotte whimpered as she watched off to the side. Feeling I was being ignored, I pushed a barrier around the two males and pulled them apart. Peter slumped to the ground as Charlotte rushed to his side. She went through the shield with ease because I knew she needed to be near her mate. My mate, on the other hand, was snarling and snapping at me because I pulled him away from Peter.
"Enough!" Charlie's voice echoed through the room causing everyone to freeze. "If Peter says Bella is the only one who can defend against Maria's gift, then she will be the one to take her on." His eyes were pitch black as he glared at Jasper. "You were with her for over 150 years, how do you think she keep you around, boy? Surely you could feel something was off about her when you were first changed."
Jasper shook his head for a moment to clear his mind. "I thought I was just feelin' things." His eyes went to Peter. "Pete..."
"Feh," Peter snorted as he stood. "I'm use ta yer temper." he smirked looking at me. "And thanks darlin' fer pullin' him off me."
"I couldn't let Charlotte go without her mate." I smirked as Peter's eyes grew wide. "As for you," I turned towards Jasper, who stiffened. "You were going to try and take Maria out, weren't you?" My eyes were narrowed.
"Bella, ya gotta..." Jasper started but I cut him off.
"I don't have to understand anything." I sneered at him as I pulled my shields tighter around me. "What would happen if she got her claws into you again? Hm? Would you come after me if she ordered you to?" I saw him tense when he realized what I was saying. "Oh yes, if she had the gift of persuasion then she could turn you or anyone else against us. So if that is the case, I will fight her and tear her apart."
Jasper growled as he stepped forward. "Ya gotta think of the babies, Belle." I could see the plea in his eyes. "I don't want ta lose ya or the babies."
"I wont." I walked up to him and wrapped my arms around his waist. "When I fought that vampire before, a shield came around my stomach and it kept everything out. It only lowered when he was dead." I closed my eyes nuzzling his neck. "Please, Jasper. I know what I'm doing."
Jasper relaxed at my touch. "I just don't wanna lose ya, Belle." He murmured as he kissed my cheek.
"You wont." I told him with a smile. "I promise."
(Maria's Compound – 1:00 PM)
Maria snarled as she made her way through the compound. She had Renee slung over her shoulder as she walked towards the main house. The newborns started to come at her yet as soon as she snarled at them, they backed off because they knew better then to anger their mistress. She said nothing as she headed into the house and up the stairs to her room. Maria pushed her bedroom door open and tossed the female on the bed. Renee had passed out from Maria's speed and had yet to wake up. Maria didn't mind as she moved around her room, changing out of her bloody and torn clothes. 6 hrs to go before she would be able to destroy the Volturi, her makers and the bitch that took the Major. She knew that mates could live without each other because of the fact she was fine without Mikal. When a whimper came from Renee, Maria turned just in time to see the female sitting up. The sheet around her body fell down to reveal her firm breast.
"What?" Renee whispered as she held a hand to the side of her head only to see blood on her arm. "Phil, why is there blo...ood?" She stopped talking when her memory came back to her. "Oh god!" She whispered as she covered her face.
"No, ninã." Maria purred causing Renee to jump. "Not God, vampire..." She rolled her 'R' as if she was purring.
Renee pulled her sheet closer to her body. "Why am I here?" She looked around only to see they were the only two in the room. "Why...why did you kill Phil?" She felt as if her life was coming to an end.
"I did not need him." Maria smirked as she moved to the end of the bed using her speed. "I needed you to make sure your daughter, her mate and your ex husband didn't try anything."
Charlie? Renee thought loudly. What did she mean? Charlie's in Forks with Bella.
"Oh," Maria smirked as she leaned over, placing her hands at the end of the bed. "Did you not know? Charlie and your little girl are just like myself. Didn't you ever notice that Edward and the other Cullen's were...different?"
Renee felt her anger rising as Maria spoke about her daughter and Charlie. I may not have loved him like I should but I do care for him. "Stay away from my baby."
In a flash Maria had Renee off the bed and slammed into the closest wall. "Watch your mouth, humano (human)." Her eyes were pitch black. "If I didn't need you for the up coming batalla (battle) I would kill you here and now."
"F-Fuck y-you!" Renee spat at the vampire in front of her.
"No, thank you, ninã (little girl)." Maria chuckled as she moved her hand slightly. "But I do believe I require some...food." She lowered her head down to the woman's neck. "Now be a good girl and hold still."
Renee screamed as Maria sunk her teeth into her neck. She tried to stop from passing out yet there was nothing she could do. As the blackness washed across her senses, her thoughts were with Isabella and Charlie. She hoped she could see them again before her life was taken.
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Author Note – Hello my readers! Here is the next chapter of Unexpected Changes. Smirks. SO, how do you like my little surprise? Will Renee get out of this 'Alive'? Or will she be another corpse for the cemetery? Jasper was also able to save Bella. YEAH! It also seemed that one, or both, of the babies were protecting Bella from dying. Hmm... What do you, my readers, think? I would also like to tell my readers that I am happy that I am working on Second Chances. The winner of the Poll. Now the poll is only for those that are for Inuyasha. I would like my readers from twilight to try out my crossover for Inuyasha and Twilight. Its called Unknown Ancients. It is a Jasper/Kagome, Sesshoumaru/Alice. LOL. As for Second Chances. I am thinking of changing the plot slightly. I will tell you all what I decide in the next Author note. Til then, keep reading and reviewing...
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