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*Last time*

"Come in, Peter." I said softly. When he opened the door and came in he took in the scene in front of him and I felt his anger wash over me along with his feelings of protectiveness towards my Mate.

"I want to destroy that, bitch, for doing this to her." I nodded in agreement with him. "I hate to add to this but Aro said he has some information for us. I have to tell you now, Major…Its going to destroy her even more." He said all of this quietly so that Bella wouldn't hear and I could feel my 'beast' coming to the surface.

Jasper POV.

I growled. Loudly.

'Hasn't my Mate been through enough!?' I roared in my head.

I must have startled Bella because she jumped slightly and looked up at me. I wanted to destroy the room when I saw how dim her eyes looked. She looked over at Peter and gave him what I think was supposed to be a smile but it just looked like more of a grimace.

"What's going on? Jas…why are you so pissed?" She asked. I sighed. I wouldn't ever keep anything from her but after what Peter just said I am dreading what I'm about to tell her.

"Darlin'…Peter here says that Aro wants to see us…Its important. I need you to be strong for me ok Isabella? I need you to talk to me and deal with whatever is comin'." I could feel the confusion pouring off of her so I clarified. "Pete says this isn't gonna be easy to hear, that if you let it…it'll destroy you." I wasn't going to tell her that Pete said it would destroy her even more; I want her to deal with it and not go back into herself. I felt her fear and then her resolve and strength. She nodded her head and her eyes took on a hard look.

"Well my life's been a shit storm for a long time now so what's one more thing?" She said sarcastically and stood up. Peter was in front of her before she got very far and grabbed her upper arms gently.

"Little bit, you trust me right?" He asked.

"Of course, Pete. Even if you are horribly annoying with your cryptic shit… you haven't ever lied or steered me wrong." She replied and he nodded once.

"Ok. I need you to listen to me alright? What's gonna happen in there is gonna be painful…It's gonna be bad, little bit. I want you to promise me that no matter what, you will stay with us. You will deal with it and talk to us if you need to. I won't lose my little sister. I know…I know that one day you will be happy and even though this hurt will always be there, it won't control you. Please keep that in mind." She nodded and turned to get her shoes and Peter continued too low for Bella to hear. "Major, we are gonna have a rough time with her for the next 2 weeks. I don't know what Aro's goin' to say to her but I know it'll be bad. You will need to keep your…dominant side at bay for a while." I was confused but told him I'd try.

Bella POV

The feeling of dread doubled with every step we took towards the throne room. After what Jasper and Peter said…I knew this was going to break me. They obviously knew it too or they wouldn't have said anything. Jasper had his arm wrapped around my shoulders loosely, looking relaxed but I could see the tension in his jaw. He threw open the door with one hand and we walked to stand in front of the Volturi.

"Major. Peter." Aro said in way of greeting. "Young Isabella," He sighed. "I am sorry this meeting isn't under better circumstances." He grasped my hand and I smiled internally knowing that he was still trying to use his power on me.

"Can we just get this over with please? I know that you have something to tell me and I'd rather not draw it out." I told him while taking my hand back and stepping into Jasper's side.

"Of course. Jane dear…" He held out his hand and Jane set something into it before stepping back into the guard line. It looked like a stack of pictures and when he held the first one up I could no longer support myself and would have collapsed but Jasper caught me before I got too far. "I take it you know who they are?" Pity and fake concern dripping from his every word, I could only nod. I heard 3 loud growls but barely even registered them.

"M-my mom…and…my s-step dad…Phil." Aro quickly put the picture away so I couldn't see it anymore but it didn't matter. It was burned into my mind just like Charlie being tortured was. It was my house in Phoenix; my mom and Phil were in the living room their eyes wide and unseeing, their bodies broken and bloodied. A message in blood behind them, it said 'I'm coming for you.' My mind raced as fast as my heart, my emotions were everywhere. I felt something inside me snap; I didn't feel the tears that had made their way down my face or Jasper supporting me, I felt nothing but pain and fury. I straightened up and looked into Aro's eyes. "I'm going to fucking kill her. I'm going to torture that bitch like she has tortured my family. I am going to end her miserable existence once and for all. You will give me this, Aro." I growled. He gave me a sympathetic smile and I growled again. "I don't want your sympathy, Aro. I want revenge." I walked towards him and put my hand out for the pictures. He hesitated, looking to Jasper for…approval maybe? Then he placed the stack in my hand when Jasper nodded slightly. I would think about that exchange later but for now I needed time to myself.

I turned and stalked out of the room, my feet automatically carrying me towards Marcus' garden. When I got to it I sat on the stone bench and started looking at the pictures. I knew I shouldn't but I couldn't seem to stop myself. I wanted to know exactly what she had done to them so I could return the favor. My heart cracked further as I went through each of them. Whoever took these didn't want to miss a thing; I was grateful yet hated them for taking the pictures. I don't know how long I sat there looking at all of them but after a while I was pissed, I watched as each picture fluttered to the ground facing up as the stack fell from my hand, my heart was breaking, and I was frustrated that I couldn't do anything yet. I wanted to be turned and I wanted to go after her. Taking a deep breath I slid to the ground kneeling where the pictures were. All the images burned into my mind. A horrible scream ripped out of me but I didn't have it in me to be embarrassed. I felt myself sink further and further into darkness as the seconds ticked by until I was dreaming.

Jasper Pov.

I was still in Aro's throne room discussing the situation. Bella needed some time to herself to process everything so I didn't follow after her. I didn't need to. I could feel her as if she was standing next to me so I would know if she needed me. I was strung so tightly that the next person to cross me would probably lose a couple limbs. I couldn't stop my pacing and growling but I knew I needed to think about this rationally. I was having a hard time doing that.

"Major, I know that you are upset by this but we must think about this situation for what it is. We have a Vampire out there who is not following the rules, she must be eliminated immediately. I will send a team out and get it taken care of." Aro said in a calm voice while stepping towards me.

"For what it is?!" I growled. "What it is, is a sadistic Vampire hell bent on destroyin' my Mate, Aro. This is mine and my Mates decision or have you forgotten one of your own rules?" I bit out harshly. He, wisely, took a step away from me.

"I have not forgotten that if a Mate is threatened the pair would take care of it but I cannot let this continue. If you would have taken care of her when you last met none of this would be happening."

"I thought my captain was keepin' and eye on her so I could take care of her right after I was done dealin' with the fuck head you sent with us. Turns out that bitch is a slippery one, I think she may have a power… she's evaded our kind many times." I told him trying not to rip his arms off.

"Yes, we've encountered her before and she does seem to be able to get away easily. But I will not let this go on, Major. It will be taken care of soon, if not by you then by my guard. You will not change my mind on this."

"It won't, but you will not be doing anything about it. This is for me to ultimately decide, my Mate deserves her closure and she will get it. You will not take this away from her if you want her turned. You will not go against me on this, Aro. We both know that I could have everyone in this room dropped to the ground and helpless to do anything while I tear you apart so don't test me. I have no problem followin' your rules and helping out every once in a while but we both know I will do anything for my Mate and destroy anyone who gets in my way." I told him calmly. His fear kicked up and would have been overwhelmin' if I hadn't practiced blocking people out over the years. Before he could respond an earth shattering scream pierced the air as well as a mix of feelin's that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy…except for Victoria, you can bet your ass I'm gonna have a damn good time makin' her feel everything she has made my Mate feel.

I immediately took off for my Mate. When I found her I wanted to smash anything I could get my hands on. She was curled in the fetal position with tears streamin' down her pretty face and appeared to be sleepin'. I carefully picked her up and took her to our room being careful not to wake her. I heard someone approach our room and growled lowly. A warning not to come any closer. Lucky for them, they listened and spoke from where they stood.

"I am very sorry, I know you want to be with her right now but Aro requests you come back and finish your conversation. Would you like for me to stay out here and come get you if she wakes, Mi amigo?" I took a deep breath before I responded. None of this was his fault after all and he was trying to placate me by offerin' to stay and keep watch over my little darlin'.

"That would be much appreciated, Eleazar. Thank you, I will be out in a minute." I brushed a soft kiss on Bella's forehead and left the room.

Bella P.o.v from where we last left her.

I was in my house and could immediately feel something was off. I knew why right away, I was in my nightmare. I walked into the kitchen in slow motion and watched as Victoria killed my dad.

"No, no, no, I don't want to relive this! I don't want to see! Wake up!" I screamed at myself.

I heard his words again and saw myself sitting on the floor rocking our bodies back and forth, refusing to let go when Jacob came in. It played in a loop, over and over again until I was sitting in a corner with my arms wrapped around my legs, rocking back and forth. The images of Mom and Phil were playing over and over again as well. Dad, mom, Phil, over and over. Suddenly my dream changed and I was reliving every moment with the Cullen's up until they left, but it was as if I was watching a movie and could see so much more than when I was living it. The strange looks Edward and Alice would exchange, the way Jasper would look at me, the silent conversations that Esme and Carlisle would seem to have…Rose and Emmett, they were my two constants, nothing changed in the way they acted. The dream changed again to the ballet studio where James caught me and Jasper and Emmett killed him. I felt the crack and pain as he broke my leg, the searing hot rush of his venom when he bit me, the sadistic smile that never left his face the entire time. Over and over these events…memories… played. Dad, mom, Phil, The cullens, James…I wanted to wake up. I couldn't keep reliving the pain.

The dream seemed to be speeding up but I could still see everything clearly. It all played on a loop, always going back to my dad's death…I prayed to whatever was out there for me to wake up. I couldn't keep seeing him die, I didn't want to see all the looks that I previously missed, I didn't want to relive James' torture, or relive the time when I was treated like a piece of glass that wouldn't stand up for herself. It was like I was using my power on myself. I was feeling it all like it was happening again. The pain, the misery, the weakness, worthlessness, the list goes on and on. I could feel myself going deeper into myself to escape the emotions, going back to that numb place I previously lived in. I couldn't escape them though, they followed me, chased me. My need for vengeance coming back to the surface, I needed to figure out what was going on and then I needed to get rid of all the people that have caused my life to crumble beyond repair.

'You will have revenge.' A voice growled inside my head.

Further and further into the blackness…Away from my emotions, away from my memories…just away.

'I'm floating' I realized, shocked.

As soon as I had that thought I was falling, I had no control and I was falling fast. I landed in a heap at the bottom, nothing but darkness surrounded me. I stood slowly…still unsure of what was going on with this dream and then I appeared in front of myself. It was like I was looking in a 3D mirror.

'What the hell?' The other me smiled, but it was a terrifying type of smile. Twisted. She reached her hand out towards me and…

I shot up from…my bed? I looked around and yep, I was definitely in my room at the castle. I flopped back onto my pillows and then it all came back to me. My hands fisted into the sheets that were covering me and I took a deep breath trying to calm my emotions down.

'Speaking of calming emotions… Where the fuck is Jasper?' I thought to myself. I was drowning in my negative emotions so it was a wonder I even had thoughts about anything other than that bitch.

'REVENG, REVENGE, REVENGE, MAKE HER SUFFER!' A part of me screamed.

I tried to fight off the onslaught of images and emotions but it was useless. Peter's words from earlier rang through my mind but they did nothing to calm me down. I stood from the bed and started pacing, thinking…I need answers. I need to figure out what my dream was trying to show me. There has to be a reason I dreamt of all that. The emotions were taking a toll on me and I couldn't control it. Everything that I have kept locked deep down inside was spilling out. I wished…prayed to whatever was out there to go back to that numb state I lived in before Jasper and the rest showed up. I didn't even notice I wasn't alone until I heard his voice.

"Darlin', you need to calm down. I know how you feel…" He smirked a little at that comment. "But we need clear heads to plan our next move." He finished grabbing my hand to stop my pacing. The day's events had taken their toll on me mentally and physically and I needed my Mate to comfort me.

Jasper POV

The look in Bella's eyes was enough to make me want to kill anyone who ever harmed her in any way shape or form…everything in me was warring with my animalistic side. The need to comfort her and kill everyone else was so strong that I hoped no one would come in. I picked her up and moved to the closest chair so she'd be more comfortable and settled her into my lap.

"I am so sorry, Sweets. I wish I could take all this pain away, but like a phoenix you will come out of this so much stronger than you were before. I, and the others, will be here every step of the way. Forever, Darlin'." I told her while purring for her. She relaxed slightly but it was like she wasn't even there. She was feeling so much at once that it was voiding out any one emotion and she wasn't handlin' it well. To her it probably felt like a hurricane runnin' through her body. I nuzzled my face into her hair and was takin' deep breaths of her scent trying to calm myself down before I spoke to her again.

"Darlin', I need to ask you a very important question and you have to tell me the truth ok?" She nodded so I continued. "Why do you want to be changed?" I asked. I knew that it was wrong to ask right now but I also knew that with the onslaught of emotions she was feeling that she wouldn't lie and say the first thing that comes to mind. She turned her head and looked up at me.

"To be with you." She murmured quietly. If it weren't for my superior hearing I probably would have missed it. I could have sworn my dead heart beat in that second. I wasn't just asking for my own selfish reasons, I needed to know so that I could plan on turnin' her soon. If revenge was still the only reason it wouldn't have happened. Now, I'm not dumb enough to think I'm the only reason…I know revenge is number two on the list but as long as there is another reason before that, something more important, I know I can pull her back to me if she gets lost in her need to avenge her family. Aro was right about one thing…this needs to end and soon.

End chapter 21! I hope you all enjoyed it! We are getting moving now! I am sorry about the delay with posting this but I've been extremely busy of late. Leave some love if you feel like it! Your reviews always make my day a little brighter