Summary:

After years of abuse, Bella finally gets a chance at freedom. After years of searching, Jasper finally finds what he's been looking for. Will they get their happy endings or will Bella's past and present make their future together become nonexistent? AU. J&B, Cannon couples and Non-cannon couples.

Disclaimer:

Stephanie Meyers owns it all, but there's nothing wrong with playing with them, right?

Chapter 38

Jasper POV

Smoke engulfed the hall of the Volturi castle as the remains of every vampire who wasn't on the Volturi's side disappeared among the now dying flames. The entire Volturi guard was watching the tiny human girl in utter shock and amazement. They knew of the baby's ability, but they never suspected that it would have been that powerful or that effective.

"Jasper …" Bella murmured in a straining voice as she slowly turned around and fell to her knees. "He's … coming."

Jasper went into emergency mode and ran over to her, quickly scooping her up and cradling her in his arms.

"I trust that any other vampires that walk through those doors will be taken care of? I expect someone to capture Vladimir and Victoria." Jasper stated stiffly. "Rose, come with me."

"Take Charlotte and Marcus too." Alice's voice pipped up over the deafening silence in the room. "Trust me on that."

Jasper inclined his head to her and gave both Charlotte and Marcus expectant looks. He turned quickly and left the hall, heading straight for Carlisle's rooms. He could hear the three vampires following closely behind him. He swiftly entered Carlisle's rooms and laid Bella down on the bed.

"I already have everything I think I'll need." Rose muttered as she came to stand in front of Bella's lying body with a container of medical supplies.

"I'm going to ask again, does anyone know where the fuck Carlisle and Esme are?" Jasper snapped.

Bella released a shrill scream of pain, making him even more enraged at the disappearance of the doctor vampire. He looked up into the confused faces of Charlotte and Marcus.

"Bella woke up and they weren't here, like they were supposed to be." Jasper hissed. "I sent someone to track their whereabouts."

"I'm going to kill them." Marcus muttered.

"Get in line." Charlotte sighed as Bella screamed out with another contraction.

"Oh crap … he's coming." Bella groaned.

"Ok, Bella, hun, pull your knees to your chest." Rose ordered. "Jasper hold one of her legs, Marcus, hold the other."

Both men nodded and quickly moved to either side of Bella. They grasped her knees and pinned them towards her stomach. Marcus, decently looked away, not wanting to make either Bella or Jasper feel as if he was seeing something he wasn't meant to see.

"Good, good Bella!" Rose smiled. "I can see his head coming out. Ok, on the count of 3, I want you to push as hard as you can. 1 – 2 – 3!"

Bella gripped the sheets on the bed and roared out in pain as she pushed down on her stomach with all her might.

"Yes!" Rose smiled. "I think 2 more pushes and we got it!"

Bella inhaled deeply and released another scream as she pushed again. Jasper quickly tapped into his power and tried to take the pain away from her. The most unbearable pain he had ever experienced invaded his body. He released her leg and fell to the ground, in a fetal position as he screamed along with Bella.

Charlotte instantly took over and kept a firm hold on Bella's leg. Even with trying to help Bella, he still wasn't able to take away all her pain. He couldn't believe that child birth could be so horrible. He swore to never put her through this again.

"One more push Bella!" Rose yelled. "I just need the rest of his body now."

Bella POV

Bella nodded bravely and clutched the mattress as she pushed for the last time. She could feel a huge bulge slip out of her and instant relief flooded her sore body. She threw her head back and glanced down at Jasper, who was also feeling a sudden wave of relief. She knew that he had tried to take some of her pain away, and she was forever grateful.

She looked over to Rose, who was busy cleaning her son, but she quickly realized that her child wasn't making any sounds. Fear crept into her mind as she tried to sit up, but failed.

"Rose … is he … is he ok?" Bella asked nervously.

Rose shot her a warm smile before turning around fully to reveal the most beautiful baby boy in her arms. The baby was staring around the room in awe before its eyes locked on Bella's. His entire face lit up as he instantly began cooing. Bella beamed at him and outstretched her hands towards Rose.

Rose quickly wrapped her godson in a plush blue blanket and slipped him into Bella's hands. Bella sighed happily and glanced over at Jasper, who slowly approached her. They both stared down at tiny boy in her arms and they felt their world shift. They knew then that their life would now revolve around their son.

"Sean …" Jasper whispered.

"Sean?" Bella glanced up at him, thinking over the name. "Yes … Sean Marlieus Whitlock."

"Marlieus?" Jasper frowned.

"Marcus, Charlie and Caius." Bella smiled. "All of his grandfathers."

She looked over at Marcus, who had been silent during the entire event, but was now staring at her with venom tears in his eyes. He bent down and kissed her head gently.

"Ok, that can work." Jasper grinned.

"Baby Sean." She reached down and gently placed one of her fingers in his tiny baby hands.

She had never seen a more gorgeous baby. His eyes were bright ocean blue, that she knew came from Jasper. She could tell that Jasper was ecstatic with seeing his human eyes again. But, Baby Sean's hair was all her. It was already thick and ash brown; the perfect mixture of brown, black and red. She could tell that it was also just as curly as hers. His skin was red from the birthing ordeal, but she could see that it was the perfect cream colored skin that she had, and she suspected Jasper had had as well.

"Do you want to hold him?" she wondered to Jasper.

Jasper nodded his head and gently reached out to pull his son into his arms. Baby Sean cooed again and instantly snuggled against his cold chest. Jasper held him firmly but gently as he stepped away and began to slowly walk around the room.

"He's perfect." Jasper said softly.

"Yes." Bella sighed happily.

She couldn't have asked for a better ending to everything that had been happening. The newborn army was practically defeated, thanks to their son. Jasper now had something else to live for, besides her. Seeing Jasper hold their son made her realize that no matter what happened, their son would be loved. She could die now, knowing that both her son and soulmate was safe. If she died, they had each other to rely on. She was happy with that notion.

She felt the darkness seep into her system. She knew she was about to go. She had been feeling the sticky liquid dripping down her legs. She knew it was only a matter of time before she left them. But she was happy that they had each other. She was able to give Jasper his humanity back fully now.

She kept her eyes locked on them as she slowly drifted into the darkness. She welcomed the dark depths of death. She was happy. So, she welcomed it with open arms.

"Perfect …" Bella uttered as she closed her eyes for the last time.

Jasper POV

"Bella?" Rose called out.

Jasper instantly looked over to Bella. She looked like she was sleeping. She must have been exhausted. But, there was nagging feeling in the back of his mind.

"Rose, pull those sheets off her legs." Jasper ordered.

Rose instantly pulled the sheets away, and the metallic scent of blood hit him full on.

"Charlotte, take Sean!" Jasper ordered.

Charlotte appeared next to him and gently but quickly took Sean from his arms. Jasper moved to Bella and pressed his ear to her chest as Marcus tried to feel around her neck for a pulse.

"Bella?" Jasper gently shook her. "No! No!"

He screamed out in agony before bending his head to neck and biting down on her hard. He urged his venom to seep into her system. He was panicking, and he had never panicked before. He moved down to her chest and bit down on her heart hard, allowing his venom to move directly into her heart.

"Jasper … stop." Marcus commanded as Jasper moved down to Bella's legs. "You've injected more than enough venom … if she wakes up, then she'll wake up … but for now … we have to wait the allotted 3 days."

"She's not moving!" Jasper snapped. "I have to keep injecting."

He bit down on her inner thighs before quickly moving towards her wrists.

"She's not even screaming out in pain!" Jasper growled. "She can't be … she can't be …"

"We don't know yet, Jasper." Marcus sighed. "We'll have to wait. Remember, she's always been different as a human, so maybe her change is going to be different too. But she's not dead. Her heartbeat is very faint though … we'll have to wait and see if she pulls through. You need to be with your son now. You've done all you can."

Jasper nodded his head and pulled away from his mate reluctantly. He wasn't feeling the emptiness of losing a mate, so he knew that she wasn't dead. But whether or not she would survive the change with all her blood loss was going to be a problem. He didn't like playing the waiting game.

He turned to Charlotte, and noticed his son staring at his unconscious mother. Jasper's fatherly instincts kicked in. He knew that no son should see his mother like that. He gently plucked Sean from Charlotte's arms and moved over to the basin at the far entire of the room. He wasn't going to leave Bella's side for a second, and neither was their son. They were a family now, and they were going to be there for Bella while she went through the change.

"How about a bath, little one?" Jasper suggested.

Distractions. He needed to be distracted for the next 3 days. His son was going to be a huge distraction. He planned to never let the baby out of his sight.

"Yes, a bath and then some food." Jasper sighed.

He prayed that Bella would survive. He didn't want to live his life without her. He couldn't. She had already given him so much, but still … please … survive …

A/N

I know this is shorter than normal, but I promise a longer chapter next time. We're down to the last two chapters coming next. Hope this was to everyone's liking. Thanks for all the reviews and support! See you next update!