AN: I wanted to include Alice's POV in this chapter to show what happened to Maria after The Whitlock's ran. I also wanted to respond to a few reviews I have received lately.

~traceybuie: If you would like to private message me I would be happy to tell you what Charlotte said lol.

~cathy29jes: I have big plans for this story so I can't have Maria taken out just yet.

~catgrl, traceybuie, NatalieLynn, beckylovestwilight, and Jupiter Ascending: I've noticed you guys have been faithful reviewers and have stuck with me since the beginning so as a reward for you guys if you private message me and I will release the little spoiler of Carlisle's mate just for you.

Now... On with the story

3 days later (Alice POV)

Maria had just returned from her excursion to Forks to see Jasper. I know a vampire is not supposed to feel nervous but I couldn't help it. My mate put herself in the line of fire just to speak with the Major.

"Mi amour." She said as she entered our room.

"Yes love."

"Our plans have changed, Ali."

"No shit" I thought as I turned to her. "What do we do now, Maria?"

"We begin to build our army more. We need to be at top strength."

Immediately I was pulled into a vision. Jasper was speaking to the Volturi and they were giving him some of the guards to use against us. As I snapped out, Maria's eyes met my own.

"What is it, my love?" She inquired.

"Jasper has gone to the brothers. The guard is at his disposal."

"So what do you suggest we do?" She questioned.

"We need Eleazar."

"Perfect." She replied and immediately left the room to began giving orders to our top newborns.

Denali

"Maria, I will distract the sisters while you grab Eleazar and Carmen. She is to be our bargaining chip." I spoke as we made our way through the woods on one side of the Denali cabin.

She nodded before I turned to walk away to the Denali house while placing in a set of gold contacts. I, then, pulled out my phone and dialed the house.

"Hello?" replied a voice from inside the house as the call connected.

"Kate. Its Alice."

"Hey Alice. What's up?"

"I'm outside and wondering if you, Tanya and Irina would like to join me in a hunt."

"Irina isn't here but Tanya and I were just about to hunt. So yes we can join you."

*Small AN at bottom of the page.*

Maria POV

As soon as Mary Alice had left with the sisters I began to make my way inside with three of my top newborns. I had found the three together fifty years ago just outside of Dallas and the moment I saw them I knew they were special. The one known as Dragus possessed brute strength on par with a former soldier named Felix. His wife, Katia, was a witch before turning and acquired the ability to freeze someone in place. Dragus's brother, Jonah can was what you called a dampener.

"Eleazar" I called out, almost singing his name as I stepped into the main room of the house.

"Who are you and what do you want?" He demanded as he came into the room. His mate was hidden protectively behind his form.

"I am Maria De last Cortez, top Southern warlord, and I want you to come with me."

He moved quickly towards the door, ready to run with his mate.

"Dragus. Bar the doors and windows quickly." I couldn't help but grin as he tried frantically for the nearby door, only to thrown back.

"Now grab his mate." I ordered.

Katia lifted her hand to freeze the duo for Jonah to grab Carmen and place her in a headlock, then lower them to unfreeze them.

"Why are you doing this, Maria?" He demanded with a hint of fear at the sight of his mate's predicament.

"Simple" I said, venom heavy in my voice "help us and your mate lives. Don't and I kill you both."

I couldn't help but grin as Eleazar hung his head in defeat knowing it useless to fight with him being outnumbered. I also knew that he knew what my newborns were due to his ability.

"Fine,I will help you. Just please don't hurt her. I'll do whatever you ask."

I couldn't help but grin as we left the house. I pulled out my phone to text Ali "It is done. Return soon my dear."

MEANWHILE IN VOLTERRA

Peter, Char and I had waited on the living room of our suite while Bella had slept. We had went over strategy after strategy as to how to successfully handle Maria l. Out of all we had only one would successfully insure our survival. For this we were hopeful that Aro would let us have use of the guard to dispose of her. Around eight am we heard Bella moving around and then the sound of the shower as it started.

1hour later

Bella had just finished breakfast as Peter's phone rang. At his nod we began to gather our things and head out the door. As soon as we stepped into the underground garage he disconnected his call.

"We are to meet the brothers as soon as possible." Peter told me as we hopped in the car and began our journey back to the castle.

Felix met us in the garage with a grin. "Welcome back, Major and Miss Isabella." He turned to Peter and said with a huge grin "Welcome back, fucker and his beautiful mate."

Char, Bella and I laughed hard while Peter faked hurt while hiding a smile. He led us inside and into the throne room where the brothers were waiting.

Aro was smiling already as we entered "welcome back you all."

"We have decided what to do in regards to your situation, Major Whitlock." Caius spoke. We listened closely as he continued "we will allow you use of four members of the guard under one condition."

"And that is?" Peter inquired.

"Bring us her head, Captain Whitlock." Aro piped up "we want to make an example out of her."

"Question, Major. When do you plan on changing your mate?" Caius asked.

"Soon." Bella squeaked.

My head turned to her quickly and my eyes full of curiosity as I inquired, "really, darlin?" Her nod was all I needed in assurance.

"Thank you, Caius, and we will definitely bring you her head." Peter said.

"I want Felix, Demetri and the twins." I proclaimed.

Aro nodded and spoke to the four I had just named "pack your bags. You will leave with the Whitlocks."

Felix grinned and blurred from the room, obviously thrilled at the chance to take on his maker once and for all.

"Master, Alec and I are ready to go. We took hope that Major Whitlock would choose us." Jane piped up.

Demetri and Felix both arrived with their bags just as quickly as they had left. We left as quickly as we had arrived aboard the plane with four members of the guard in tow. Bella rose from her seat and motioned for me to join her in the back room. I followed her and closed the door behind me.

"I ment it, Jazz." She started "I want to be changed soon."

"Are you sure, sugar?"

"Yes, but I have one request."

"Anything for you, darlin."

"I want the family present and by family I mean Rosalie, Emmett, Peter and Charlotte."

I couldn't help but smile as I pulled her into a hug.

"I want you and them to change me."

"Hell yeah I will, lil bit." Peter yelled.

She giggled as I pulled out my phone and handed it to her. "Call Emmett and Rose. Tell them to to join us at the ranch in Texas."

She quickly took the phone and dialed Emmett's number.

"What's up, Jazz?" I heard from the other end.

"Emmie bear, its me" she said.

"Bella? What's wrong? Where's Jasper?" I heard Rosalie say with concern deep in her voice.

"He's fine. He said come to the ranch. I want you guys there."

"Sure thing lil sis" Emmett said to her.

"I'm going to be changed and I want you guys to be a part of it" she whispered.

"Hell yeah lil sis" Emmett exclaimed before the phone was taken from him.

"Bella it will be an honor to fully call you my sister. We need to speak more when we get there." Rose told her.

"Sure, Rosalie." Bella said as the plane began its descent.

"Bella, family calls me Rose," Rosalie said, "we will see you soon." The call disconnected and we took our seats to await our arrival in Texas.

{Small authors note: You will see little to no reference of the Denali Clan. After their casting in Breaking Dawn 2 I was extremely disappointed and will not be using any of them.}