A/N First of all, I want to say sorry that this update took so long. I didn't really know how to write it, but I think it turned out okay. I won't say much else until the end, but just a warning, there is a promised lemon in this chapter. Thanks again for all your reviews and support, enjoy...
Chapter 43
APOV
The flight home was long, and we had absolutely no privacy, despite our family having its own jet. Edward and Jasper were deep in discussion with Carlisle in the seats across from us and Esme was reading on the other side of our small table. Bella was still pretty tired, not so much physically, but emotionally she'd had a hard couple of days, so she was leaning against me with her head on my shoulder while I swirled designs on her thigh.
"Perhaps we should take this opportunity to discuss our options, since I have a feeling once we're home, it will be difficult getting everyone together." Carlisle suggested, shooting Bella and I a look. I simply smiled in return. I couldn't argue since we all knew it was the truth. Bella and I needed some quality time together after having been separated for so long. Okay, so it was only a few days, but it felt like a century!
"I think that is a wise idea." Esme put in, placing her book down in front of her. "What did Aro give you before we left?" She asked, looking to Carlisle.
"It's just a packet of information. It was actually for Jasper, since he's our general, so he ought to explain." Carlisle said, smiling proudly at his son. Jasper's nerves were shot. He'd had his head buried in the stack of papers from the envelope Carlisle gave him every since we got on the plane. Even Edward's soothing comments and touches did nothing. I felt bad that he'd been put in this position. The whole reason he joined our family was to escape that lifestyle of killing.
But even though he would have rather been fooling around with Edward, care free, no one could say he didn't get some kind of enjoyment out of this task deep down. He was a military man through and through.
Having not seen a smile on his face for quite some time now, I was actually shocked when Jasper looked up at all of us with a grin.
"It's not as bad as I thought. In fact, Emmett, Edward, and I could probably take care of the problem ourselves…"
"But you won't." Bella interrupted fiercely. "It's not your problem to begin with, so I'll be damned if I let you go off alone to deal with it." She stated, lifting her head from my shoulder and fixing the boys with a glare. I nodded my agreement.
"Told you." Edward muttered to Jasper who rolled his eyes.
"Fine. The point is that the Volturi were making a bigger deal out of this than they should of." Jasper said redirecting our attention.
"Well that sounds promising." Esme said, smiling enthusiastically.
"Essentially, it's a tentative alliance between a few different nomad groups, but I've seen this before. Take out the instigators and the others will flee out of fear."
"But how do you know who the leaders are?" I asked and frowned when Jasper shrugged.
"That's where recon comes in. A couple of us just go check it out and report back." That didn't sit well with me, or Bella apparently, seeing as she stiffened against me. It was obvious who Jasper thought the 'couple' of going would be.
We spent the rest of the plane trip going over what we knew about the groups and by the time we landed Jasper and Edward had decided on the two most likely leaders and already scheduled their trip for two days from now, despite our protests.
BPOV
"You ready?" I asked her. Alice raised an eyebrow playfully before gently taking my hand and moving it to her slick center.
"What do you think?" She smirked. We were sitting across from each other on our bed, naked, after a lengthy session of foreplay. I reached over and grabbed my half, the Alice half of our double vibrator. Tonight we were reuniting, officially. She held its equal in her lap, but raised it up so I could reattach my piece. I carefully moved the laptop between us to the floor, before snapping our two pieces together.
Since we'd never used one of these before, Alice suggested we do some 'research,' and although I was sure we could figure it out on our own, I agreed. After all, I wasn't opposed to watching a couple of hot girls get it on, especially when I have my Alice curled into my side, her petite hands travelling familiar routes over my body. However, the time for internet porn was over, I refused to come for anything besides my Alice.
Alice grinned when the two pieces clicked into place and snatched it out of my hands. Never dropping her eyes from mine she rubbed one end against my throbbing clit, making me purr with pleasure. I was reveling in the contact until, without warning, she thrust into me, filling me mercilessly. I growled at the forced stretch and Alice grinned cheekily, before flipping the switch, starting a mild vibration. I moaned, pulling her to me for hard kiss.
"Your turn." I murmured pulling away. I took hold of the phallic beast with one hand and pulled her onto it by her thigh with the other, impaling her.
"GOD!" She groaned, grabbing my wrist to still the movement. Ah, yes, revenge is sweet. I eased the giant dildo back and forth between us, exclaiming every so often at the sensations rippling through me. A problem didn't arise until I was nearing my climax. I reached to grab Alice again, wanting to be close to her when we went over the edge like usual, but there was a giant fucking pole in our pussies holding us apart at an awkward angle. Alice snarled, reaching her arms towards me, now glaring at the interfering tool when moments before we'd been moaning its praises.
"FUCK THIS!" I screamed, having enough. I needed Alice in my arms. I removed the device clumsily in my haste to be rid of it and tackled Alice to the bed.
An animalistic moan ripped from her throat as our two dripping cores found each other, clits pressed together. "Unnghh. Thank God!" I groaned, feasting on her tongue as our lips came together in a passionate embrace. Only a second later Alice began to tremble beneath me, setting off my own orgasm and I held her tight, still grinding our hips together viciously. I couldn't get close enough to her. When the waves of pleasure finally began to cease, I pulled away placing a few more chaste kisses to her lips before resting my forehead on hers, staring into the golden orbs, darkened with lust.
"I don't think that's for us, baby." She whispered to me, her breath warming my lips.
"Nope. It keeps you too far away from me." I agreed, equally as quiet, puckering my lips just enough to touch hers in a sweet kiss, before rolling off next to her and pulling her against me. "I love you." I purred, nuzzling her neck.
"I love you too, Bella. Always."
EPOV
Jasper, Jacob and I had only been home for ten minutes when Alice gathered everyone in the living room for some big unveiling. Taking Jacob with us was a last minute decision, when he practically begged us to let him come. As it turned out, his presence had the added bonus of blocking our activities from Alice. I'm glad we caught her in a good mood because our news certainly didn't need any help getting the girls angry.
"Alice, what is this about exactly?" Carlisle asked, interrupting my thoughts. Alice was bouncing excitedly at the bottom of the stairs, beaming around at us. I couldn't help but smile. I was glad to have my exuberant sister back, rather than her irritable twin that we'd been forced to contend with the last few days.
"Well, I thought if we have to go on these Volturi missions, we can at least look good doing it," she stated. I rolled my eyes, how utterly Alice.
"We're not some super hero group." Jasper complained, but I poked him in warning when I heard Bella hiss from upstairs. Alice was pouting; and a sad Alice meant an angry Bella.
She better not be upset when I get down there, Edward! She thought to me and I unconsciously flinched before quickly speaking up.
"But of course, there's no reason we can't look nice while killing people." I added, smiling at Alice who was beaming again. Now was definitely not the time to be on Bella's bad side. I love my best friend, but she's pretty fricken scary when mad. Alice clapped and turned her attention to the staircase.
"Bella!" She called happily. In a flash Bella stood beside her wearing, probably the hottest outfit I'd seen on her. Apparently Alice agreed, since she was licking her lips hungrily while looking over her love.
Bella stood in tight leather pants that flared out at the bottom, covering black heeled boots. Her white t-shirt clung to her slim torso and showed off her toned arms with barely-there sleeves. Her hair was pulled up in a pony tail, and she had a matching leather jacket hanging over her shoulder like a model for Armani.
"I have this same set in white leather and I made a red set with a skirt for Rosalie. I know you're not a fan of leather Esme, so yours is the same idea in a blue cotton material." Alice explained. Esme nodded smiling kindly at her smallest daughter.
"I'm sure it's lovely dear." She assured her.
"That's hot Bells." Jacob said, walking in from the kitchen, his phone attached to his ear as usual, Nessie on the other end, no doubt. "Hold on, Ness wants to see." He said, holding up his phone to take a picture before retreating back outside, new sandwich in hand.
"Alice, it's not practical. Can you even move in that outfit, Bella?" Alice pouted again and Bella glared at Jasper, kissing Alice's temple comfortingly.
"How about I show you just how much I can move." Bella threatened taking a step towards us menacingly and I poked Jazz again.
Edward, can't you see how ridiculous this is? He thought to me, scowling. I nodded and squeezed his hand. I knew how seriously Jasper was going to take this, but he needed to relax a little. It's just clothes. Maybe I can change his mind later.
"IS IT MY TURN YET?!" Emmett's booming voice called from up the stairs, effectively diffusing the situation. I shook my head already seeing his outfit in my mind.
"Okay Emmett." Alice said only to be greeted with an overgrown five year old in a superman costume prancing down the stairs. Alice gasped, while the rest of us snickered. Emmett struck a pose, lifting his chin in the air and jutting out his chest, hands on hips.
"Dude!" Jasper laughed, pointing to Emmett's spandex bottoms where his junk was clearly on display. Bella covered her eyes, hiding her face in Alice's shoulder while she continued laughing. Carlisle was pinching his nose while Esme averted her eyes.
"EMMETT!" Alice shrieked. "That's not what I put out for you!" She scolded, but we could all hear the amusement in her voice. Emmett frowned at her.
"But this was cooler." He whined insistently.
"Only to you bro." I corrected him, still shaking my head.
"Fine." He scowled before racing back upstairs and returning a few seconds later wearing simple cargo pants and a white sleeveless shirt.
"Much better." Alice stated, nodding to herself before turning to address us again. "Jasper, you have camo green cargo pants and a matching t-shirt. I kept it pretty simple."
"Thank you." Jasper said sincerely, smiling at Alice. He was chastising himself for having so little faith in our sister. Good boy, I thought, smiling. He would be rewarded later.
Your outfit is black leather like Bella's, Edward. Alice thought, smirking at me. I tried to hold back my grin. She and Bella knew me so well. I'd secretly admired Bella's pants and wanted something similar. Jasper loves me in leather, hmm. My thoughts fell into fantasy land, as I remembered the last time I'd dressed up for him.
"Carlisle, you're in jeans and a polo shirt. Esme helped pick it out." Alice said and Carlisle smiled over at his wife lovingly. Although his fears over Alice's choice of clothing was quelled, Jasper was still in military mode and uptight over the news we had yet to tell everyone. Therefore, it didn't particularly surprise me when he spoke up, redirected our attention.
"Well now that we have the…" Bella shot Jasper a look, "…uh, important stuff done," Jasper rolled his eyes, "Can we discuss Edward's and my trip?" He asked impatiently.
"Yes, fine. Jasper you have the floor." Carlisle said, turning his attention to him. Bella picked up the voracious pixie now attached to her lips and took a seat, turning Alice around to nuzzle her neck. I knew the real reason was to keep them both concentrated on the discussion rather than each other. Actually, this was probably the first time they'd been fully clothed in a while.
Jasper bumped his knee against mine, gaining my attention back. I did a double take when I realized he wanted me to tell them. I snorted and shook my head. Oh, no babe, that's all you. Jasper huffed adorably before straightening up.
"Alright, well we have good news!" He said and I noticed Bella eyeing us suspiciously. Esme and Carlisle seemed cautious, but eager to accept something that sounded promising.
"Well what is it?!" Emmett boomed, falling into a seat beside Rosalie. Jasper cleared his throat, a nervous habit he retained from his human years.
"The problem has been eliminated." He said, softer than I imagine he meant to. I rubbed his back soothingly.
"WHAT?! HOW?!" Bella and Emmett exclaimed jumping up and consequently sending both Rose and Alice to the floor.
"Oh sorry, babe." Emmett quickly apologized picking up his mate. Alice merely hopped up on her own, hands on hips, at her mate's side. They both glared at us.
"Did you plan this all along? Is that why you took Jake?!" Alice seethed, pointing a finger accusingly.
"No! Hold on a second!" I said standing with my hands up, putting myself between the girls and Jasper who appeared to be sinking into the couch. It was amusing to watch my fierce fighter scared of two little girls, but to be fair, they were definitely formidable opponents and when Bella's anger is spiked, all hell can break loose. As it was the chandelier hanging over our table swung precariously back and forth, its light's flickering ominously. "Just calm down and let us explain." I pleaded with my furious sisters.
"Bella. Alice. Let's hear them out. I'm sure there is a good explanation for their apparently reckless behavior." Carlisle added, turning a stern gaze on us.
"Look, we had the opportunity and we took it. Simple as that. No one was hurt and it's over. What's the big deal?" Jasper fumed.
"Jazz!" Was he trying to get us killed?
"No, Edward. I mean, come on! All we did was save you the trouble. You should be thanking us!" Bella was growling now with Alice holding her back and cooing softly in her ear. That girl sure had a temper.
"It wasn't your job!" She snarled.
"The HELL it wasn't! I'm the commander!" Jasper insisted.
"You shouldn't have to be." Suddenly, it was as if Bella deflated in front of us, crumbling to the floor, with Alice, still whispering to her sweetly. Jasper and I exchanged a glance as we watched the melt down in front of us.
Trouble…my fault…stupid…shouldn't have to…
Bella's thoughts were a mess.
"Why are you feeling so guilty Bella?" Jasper asked curiously. Her head snapped up and I could see the venom clouding her vision.
"Because ever since you guys met me, I've been putting you in danger. Now even as a vampire, I can't protect you. This is all my fault."
"Oh hush, Bella. You're family and we always protect each other." Esme soothed.
"But if I hadn't…"
"If you hadn't what?" I cut her off. "If you hadn't made the Volturi act like assholes and con us into working for them? If you hadn't given the nomads the idea to take over a town? Don't be so pompous Bella." I smirked at her and she gave me a watery smile.
"Bella, baby, just cause you were with us when these things happened, doesn't make them your fault. You can't control fate, honey." Alice added softly, kissing Bella's shoulder lovingly.
"Yeah, besides, it was way too boring before you came around. You brought the party Bella-bear!" Emmett said in his usual loud voice. Even Rosalie smiled kindly, nodding her agreement. Even though Bella was a vampire now, she still had some issues hanging around from her human life. Alice tried to get her to talk about them in therapy before summer, but didn't have any luck. All she really needed was continuous love and support, not just from Alice, but from all of us. Only through time and consistency would her wounds truly heal, but we had eternity. I had high hopes for a full recovery.
"Who's up for some wrestling?!" Jasper asked, knowing that Emmett would immediately agree, which he did. It was really just an attempt to get out of here before Bella realized she had a reason to still be angry with us.
"Oh no, you don't!"
Too late.
Bella and Alice each kicked a leg out sweeping both Jasper's and my legs from under us and leaving in a heap on the floor.
"Don't you ever do something so stupid again!" Alice scolded and Bella nodded curtly in agreement, arms crossed over her chest.
"But we had him alone…"
"I don't care if he was begging you to kill him! It could have been a trap or something!" Bella yelled. Jasper and I looked at each other and snorted. As if they could pull something like that on an empath and mind-reader.
"Seriously Bella, it was fine…but we won't do it again, okay?" I added hastily when her eyes darked in anger.
"Good." She huffed. Then like exchanging a mask a smile lit up her face. "Come on Ali, baby. Now we have more time to play!" She smiled, pulling a giggling Alice up the stairs behind her.
"What the fuck?" Emmett asked, staring after the girls as dumbstruck as the rest of us.
"Emmett!"
"Sorry mom."
"Carlisle, are you sure vampires don't have PMS?" I asked teasingly, knowing that Bella could hear it and laughed when both she and Alice cursed at me in their thoughts (their mouths were otherwise occupied).
"Son, if I learned anything in over three hundred years, it's that the emotions of women are a medical mystery." He grinned as Esme slapped him playfully on the arm.
Jasper and I smiled at each other, once again thanking fate that we were gay.
The End
A/N I thought this was a good place to end it. I'm well aware that some of you may disagree, but hopefully you won't be too hard on me. This was a wicked fun story to write and if I can think of enough to add I may do a sequel, otherwise I could do an epilogue just to round it out, but I haven't decided yet. The lemon in this chapter was a little tricky, so I hope it turned out alright. If you're thinking that the mission went over a little too easily...well you're wrong...no I'm just kidding. Actually, that would be something I'd address in either form of the continuation I choose. Having said that, I can't promise that will be up any quicker than this one was. Without boring you, I'll just say that my life's been hectic, but I'll try and decide what to do quickly.
Finally, I just want to say thanks to everyone who read this story, especially my reviewers. You guys are awesome and I really appreciate your support from beginning to end. Thanks
