AN so reunion time for Iris and Bella also battle plans oh and guess who else wants to hit Edward the line just grows. Anyway I hope you all enjoy.
Bella POV
I was pacing, and for a vampire that meant being in one end of the room then the other in less than a millisecond I was pretty sure that if there was a human in the room they wouldn't see me at all.
"Bella honey, calm down your sister is on her way" Charlotte said, she and Peter had stayed but would leave when they hear the car. Peter was thoughtfully quiet, he had been very quiet since we had heard what had gone down with Iris and in all honesty it scared me, I had caught the end of a chat he had with Jasper they had been discussing Iris's return. Peter was worried about Iris's mental state.
"Jasper, we saw in the wars what a starved vampire can be like, and hey weren't gifted like Iris"
"What are you suggesting" Jaspers tone was clipped and I knew we were on the same page
"I'm just concerned about the safety of our mates brother" he had conceded I entered and he sighed
"Iris won't hurt any of us Peter and she needs us right now she needs our support, please don't leave." I had added, Charlotte had once explained that Peter worried greatly about her safety after escaping the wars and although he was a great fighter almost as good as Jasper he would always take the option to get out of dodge if that was available so I was concerned. Peter had looked at me shocked and the sighed opening his arms I ran to him and we hugged, it was strange hugging Peter was like hugging my father.
"I'm not going to leave Sug' me and Char like it hear but I won't lie until I've seen her for myself I will still be concerned" I nodded out of everyone Peter knew more about what had gone down in Voltora than anyone else
"Listen Pete" Jasper started as I made it to his side his arm draping over me "I know what we saw but they were newborns they had the newborn temperament to deal with Iris has been a vampire for ten years and had exceptional control, you know I would protect Bella and Charlotte with my life." Peter nodded.
I couldn't be angry at him not really his mate was his priority and I couldn't disagree with him on the basic level because I too felt the instinct of protecting ones mate, and although I knew my sister would never hurt any of us I had to wonder how I would feel if it wasn't my sister in the situation. I had spoken to both Rose and Charlotte about it both had been understanding and explained that I was still a newborn so the more instinct based feeling would be stronger and told me that once Iris was back.
"How long are they going to be" I complained Charlotte chuckling physically pulling me down to sit beside her just as I passed her.
"They will have stopped to hunt Bella" Peter told me "But I have no doubt they will be back as quickly as they can" He put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. Twenty two minutes forty six seconds later we heard the car Peter and Char reassured me both hugging me before darting out the back as the car drew closer I was outside watching the drive waiting for them to appear through the trees. I could barley stay still as the car approached it seemed to me to be going at a snails pace and it made me angry they were going so slow. When the car finally came to a stop I froze that was until they got out the car, in less than what would have been a heartbeat I was embracing my sister there was a low growl and a slight scuffle from the two male vampires I hadn't seen before and I was aware when Jasper put himself between us and them Iris's arms wrapped around me and we both fell to our knees both coming as close to crying as vampires could
"I'm sorry I left you there, Iris I am so sorry" her grip tightened around me and it would have hurt had I been human
"It was my choice Bella I knew what would happen I just didn't know how far it would go but if I had to do it again I would" She murmured in my ear we stayed like that for over an hour when Iris slowly pulled away "I am so glad you are alive Bella and I am so sorry that it happened the way it did" she touched my cheek and I leaned into it out of all my memories of my human life my sister and the way she cared for me were the clearest memories.
We finally stood our hand entwined and I doubted we would be separating anytime soon we faced the two unknown male vampires and Iris gave me a reassuring smile as Jasper moved to my other side.
"Iris I would like you to meet Felix he is a friend he helped me greatly." Felix chuckled his size reminded me of Emmett who had disappeared and I guessed he was off finding Rose, Felix waved.
"Its a pleasure to meet you Bella, and I look forward to getting to know you and your family."
"Its nice to meet you as well" I replied then nervously looked at the Vampire who had growled at me
"My apologies Bella my name is Demetri I am your sisters Mate when you ran at her I did not you as her sister but a newborn charging at my mate, I apologise" I relaxed
"Its okay Demetri I understand and I apologise for making you uncomfortable" he nodded and moved closer I noticed as Iris's body naturally moved towards her mate. "Shall we go inside?" I asked and everyone nodded we walked at a human pace I noticed that Felix was not joining us and after a second took off.
"He's going after Emmett they wanted to talk" Jasper explained and I nodded although I doubted the reason, Peter had already said that mine an Iris's reunion would be with only with our mates.
When we were in the house we sat in the living room, it was tense the silence seemed to stretch out and Iris looked around nervously, Demetri's hand rested on her shoulder and her hand reached up to touch it.
"So Bella I hear you like books." Demetri finally spoke and I saw Iris smile and a small laugh passed her lips.
"Yes her favourite place was a library or book store" I nodded in confirmation as Iris informed her mate, "Marcus sent you a gift" Iris looked to Demetri who pulled a very old book out of the bag.
"Is that Beowulf?" I asked taking in the old leather.
"yes I am afraid its in Latin but I have faith you will learn" I nodded taking the book from Demetri I was scared I sometimes had difficulty with turning pages so I lay the book on my lap nervously and the other three vampires chuckled at me.
"Bella would you like me to place it in the Library?" I nodded gratefully to Jasper as he carefully took the book I was a little surprised when Jasper nodded towards Demetri and even more so when my sister's mate stood giving Iris's shoulder a quick squeeze and following Jasper from the room.
Jasper POV
I placed the book in the cabinet we kept the oldest of the books in, Bella had been practising with books and although her control had improved greatly sheets of paper and under garments were still a challenge for her, the latter was a lot more fun for me to help her with, although Charlotte and Rose would frequently interfere scolding me for ripping the underwear myself.
"Major Whitlock?" I turned to face Demetri "I would like to thank you for your help, with Iris and with her sister I didn't know Iris my mate because of Aro but I now know had her sister died I doubt Iris would have survived." He offered me his hand and I took it.
"And the Same to you, Bella wouldn't have survived the loss of her sister the grief and guilt would have ended her, And pleas call me Jasper." He nodded
"I am worried I won't lie Iris was starved for months even two months with out blood is enough to cause damage." I nodded I felt his rage bubbling under the surface.
"She will be ok Demetri, she's strong I can feel it and she's safe here no humans only family" He breathed and I felt relief only slight the rage was still there.
"When the others get back we should discuss this Victoria problem" I nodded in agreement.
"Yes we must deal with her, We believe she is biding her time, Alice is keeping as close an eye on her as possible as is Peter."
"Iris isn't strong enough and until she's at full strength it would be dangerous for her to use any pat of her gift" He answered my unspoken question
"Iris's only concern is to get better we'll take care of Victoria" I assured. We could hear the girls in the other room I felt their pain grief and relief, Iris's guilt and shame was almost chocking but I could not help her any attempt could lead her to feel like she is being attacked and although I knew that she would never willing hurt any of us using my gift on her without her permission could be catastrophic.
We slowly made our way back to our mates I felt a comradeship to Demetri and I had know doubt that he would make a great addition to our group. I couldn't call it a family not yet me and Bella yes with Pete and Char they were family, Iris of course, the others however had yet to prove themselves to be family although both Emmett and Rose had pretty much repaired the relationships that had broken but I couldn't help but think that the dynamics of the Cullen clan were going to change dramatically all I knew is I wasn't leaving the happiness of my mate up to anyone else.
"...I told Pete to let Emmett off a week and a half later but you should have seen his face when he lost." Bella laughed as did her sister and we settled next to them and for the next hour we chatted catching Iris's sister up on everything that had happened in her absence.
The calm did not last when Victoria was mentioned Iris's chest rumbled I moved to place Bella behind me but Iris was faster and Bella was placed out of my reach, in less than a second there was the space of the room between me and Demetri and our mates, Demetri had placed himself in front of me and I knew who Iris wasn't seeing us in that moment and we were the threat against her sister he was taking the gamble that she wouldn't hurt her mate.
"Iris its ok she's not here" Bella spoke thankfully not trying to touch her sister, I felt Iris's confusion as she tried to work through her own scattered thoughts
"I should have killed her when I had the chance" Iris snarled "But those stupid wolves..." She closed her eyes and she stopped snarling "I need to hunt" Iris didn't hesitate she was out of the room in less than a second and Demetri was gone right after her. Bella looked at me and her face crumpled I had my arms around her before she could move her own anger and rage warred against her guilt and I knew this would be the hardest part Bella seeing just how damaged Iris was.
"We'll get her through this, she won't stay this way" I rubbed up and down her back and she leaned into me.
"I want to kill them all, I want to rip them to shreds the anger it's to much." She hissed when I felt it the full force I knew what she needed I took the rage and eased back calm and love she took in steady breaths "I want to kill Edward." he voice was meek and I pulled away and put my hand under her chin to lift her face to look at me. "I know I can't, but it's his fault all of it."
"It was mine too" She was shocked and went to deny it "No Bella we all hold blame for what happened to your sister how we acted, how we left you, I do not condone him and he will not get away scot free but he doesn't deserve death" She nodded and I felt her resign to the truth we couldn't kill Edward but I couldn't deny that I was concerned about what Demetri would do to him.
AN So I hope you enjoyed this I know its short but I kind of like where I stop and begin it feels right next chapter will see Iris meet the rest of the Cullen and hopefully settle into normal life also what will they do about Victoria when will she be back, and what will Demetri do to Edward.