All characters from The Vampire Diaries belong to L.J. Smith as well as all characters from Twilight belong to Stephanie Meyer. I own nothing but my version of events.

A/N: This is a very long chapter, I apologize in advance but I hope I make up for it with the special content towards the end. Enjoy!

Chapter 38 A Merging of the Souls

"They are from the Powhatan tribe originated in Virginia. Their leader, Tapacoh, says they were having a tribe meeting when the strange smelling men appeared, meaning the werewolves. They tried to talk them into joining their cause against a group of supernaturals in West Virginia. They were seeking the Powhatan tribe's help due to their knowledge of the land but they refused. They are dedicated to protecting their own people but are not willing to risk their lives for outsiders. They keep to themselves and try to remain inconspicuous so they don't know how the werewolves found them in the first place. Either way, when they refused to join the war a group of witches appeared and that's as far as they remember."

I frowned at Sam's explanation. It concerned me that this group of witches appeared to be powerful enough to control other supernatural beings.

"This can't be the only tribe they've approached." I stated. "If the werewolves want a war then they need the man power. We have to contact as many tribes as we possibly can and make sure they're ok."

"Bella, you're missing an important detail." Sam reminded me. "They are planning to come after you."

"Fuck! We need to move our asses here Sam, we can't leave Bella unprotected." Paul immediately suggested.

"I'm not alone, Paul, and they can't touch me. I'm more worried about the tribes, we don't know how many people these witches can control or how many tribes they can convince to join them." I argued.

"Bella, you're not omnipotent, there is a limit to your power. You need back up…Jasper." Paul said, turning to look at him needing someone to be on his side. I cursed in my head, Jasper was the perfect candidate for that. He was always always worried about my safety and well-being just like Paul was.

Jasper was standing quietly to the side of my living room listening and analyzing the situation. He looked up at me and frowned. I couldn't have him against me too, if Jasper and Paul teamed up against me I would not be able to fight against them. I did what I needed to do and I sent him trust and confidence, my silent communication that he could trust me to be able to take care of myself… I needed him to believe in my ability to keep myself alive.

He looked at me and analyzed both me and the situation. Finally after what felt like an eternity he spoke, "She can protect herself, Paul. No one wants anything to happen to Bella but we all know she's the most powerful being in this room. If the werewolves come for her she can protect herself. Not only that but strategically speaking, when the attack party doesn't come back the werewolves will realize they lost this round. They won't come back for her anytime soon, they're going to gather forces once again and come for her when they're more prepared."

Thank god Jasper saw more reason but Paul was not at all happy with his response and started to shake. I quickly walked up to him, grasping his face in my hands to calm him down. "Breathe." I said. He closed his eyes and took a long breath, when he opened them once again he looked a bit more rational. "You know I can do this. You've always believed in me… don't let this time be any different."

He looked deep into my eyes and nodded but crossed his arms over his chest, still unhappy with the outcome.

"She's not alone." An accented voice spoke up for the first time. "She has me now and I'm not going to let anything happen to her."

Paul's eyes lifted up behind me and I turned to look behind me, zeroing in on Niklaus. He was leaning on the side of the couch with his arms crossed looking at Paul silently communicating with one another, but when I turned to look at him his eyes shifted to my face.

"I'm not letting anyone take you away from me Bella. Ever." He vowed.

A small smile appeared on my face but the situation was too serious to add romance so this was the best I could offer. I turned back to Paul and squeezed his arm. "See… not alone." I could still see the struggle in his eyes but he tampered his emotions down so he wouldn't lose control of his human form. I was proud of how well he was handling this confrontation. Paul was quick to get angry in any situation.

Realizing the discussion of my well-being and protection finally ended, I shifted the direction of the conversation back to the shapeshifter issue. I turned to Sam, "If they tell us the location of their tribe, Emmett can look it up online and I can get some kind of visual so I can teleport them back home."

Sam frowned at my words. "Take them home? I thought we would need them."

"Need them for what, the war? No." I frowned back, he had better be kidding.

"We need numbers, Bella." Marcus interjected. "If the werewolves are gathering forces then we need to do the same."

I shook my head as he spoke. "No, I'm not forcing anyone to join this war. That won't make us any different from them if we do. I will not force anyone to fight in this war."

"You're not forcing anyone." A new voice spoke from the doorway, I turned to look at who the voice belonged to and realized it was Tapacoh. "After what they did to us we can't let them get away with this. We've already lost a few of our members because of it and we cannot let them continue to kill those that oppose them."

"But you said you don't risk your lives for outsiders." I reminded him, they really didn't need to get themselves more involved in this mess, not when it was this dangerous already.

"They attacked us and our people. All tribes unite as one when danger threatens all. We need to join together and unite to protect our people. I can help you. I have connections to many tribes in the east coast as well as the rest of the U.S., if you want to contact them then you need me." He argued back.

I felt Paul's finger poking my back, silently letting me know it was my turn to acquiesce just like he had just done. I didn't like where any of this was going but if their tribe wanted to join us then there was no reason to refuse them other than my own personal feelings.

I begrudgingly nodded and turned to Sam, silently asking him if he could handle the communication aspect between the tribes. He nodded at me and guided Tapacoh out of the room.

"I need some air." I said quickly as I walked outside, heading to my backyard and entering the maze. I quickly made it to the center and took my shoes and socks off trying to use the energy of the earth to bring me peace.

I felt their presence before they even spoke.

"It's going to be okay, Bella." Jasper quietly said behind me, sending me some calm and peace.

I welcomed it with open arms, at this point I needed all the help I could get. "I know… it's just… a lot." I finally breathed out, lifting my arms up to brush my hair behind my ears. I turned around and found Jasper, Paul and Niklaus standing near the entrance. "This is not at all how I had wanted you all to meet." I lamented, biting my lip.

Paul chuckled at my words. "When has our life ever gone according to plan? The important thing is we have met and we're all here for you. Right, man?" He asked Niklaus as he nudged him with his elbow.

"Right. What better way than death to unite us all?" Niklaus declared.

We all turned to look at him with an eyebrow raised, that was a lot darker than I had expected him to be. I chuckled and shook my head as I walked up to him. I didn't know if his response was honest or if he was trying to make a joke. Either way it was weird, also… it's important to note that Niklaus didn't joke.

"We're going to have to inform everyone else about today." I informed them as I slipped my arm around Niklaus' back and he pulled me into his side. I really didn't want to be the one to do it.

Jasper chuckled next to me. "I'll take care of it. I know Damon will be incredibly upset he wasn't there for the fight and I don't want you to worry your pretty little head over it."

"It's better if he wasn't. One bite from the werewolves is lethal to our kind of vampires, though with me around we won't have to worry about that." Niklaus said lightly.

I frowned at his words. "What do you mean?"

"A werewolf bite is like poison, it kills slowly and there is only one cure in existence… me." He announced.

"You?" Jasper asked.

"I'm a hybrid. I'm an original vampire but also part werewolf, my blood is the cure." He said it as if it meant nothing.

"Well that just opened a can of worms." I commented. "We clearly need to get to know each other a lot more than we do." I said, shaking my head at the direction of the conversation.

Paul chuckled and tilted his head to Jasper, silently telling him it was their time to go. "Well clearly this is not a conversation including us so we'll head out now and inform Damon of these new developments." He said as he moved towards me and bent down to kiss my forehead. "Love you, B." He said as he quickly followed Jasper out of the maze.

"So hybrid then?" I asked Niklaus as I looked up at him.

He nodded at me as he lifted an eyebrow at me. "Yes, does that change things?"

I chuckled at him. "No, but it was a surprise... Can I see your wolf?" I asked him.

He frowned and shook his head, "I can't do that, Love. My mother cursed me to bind my werewolf side, that's why I need Elena, I need to sacrifice a werewolf, a vampire and a doppelganger to break the curse. Once it does I will be able to release my wolf side, not only that but I can also create more hybrids like myself."

His words took me back to a previous conversation we've had. "You once said you came here to break your spell… Why do you need to create more hybrids?"

"Why not?" Niklaus asked, confused by the question.

"You're powerful all on your own Niklaus, you don't need an army." I reasoned.

He frowned down at me. "But if I can make one why wouldn't I?"

"So you have werewolves who are willing to go through the transition?" I asked, wondering where these people were since I've only seen him alone.

"No, but I don't need to. Once I make them like myself they will be sired to me and won't have any other choice but to follow my lead."

I frowned at his words. "You'll turn them against their will?" I asked, completely appalled by his words.

"Bella…"

"No." I said, pulling away from him to face him. "You can't do that, it's not right. You can't take their will, their freedom. Everyone has the right to choose for themselves. It's like the werewolves we're fighting against, they're taking control of people who refuse to fight alongside them."

"Are you comparing me with the people who are trying to kill you?" He asked angrily.

"Those are your words not mine." I argued back.

"It's what you're saying Bella."

I kept quiet. He was right, I was comparing him to my enemies but I wasn't about to say that out loud. Though if the shoe fits then wear it. It was up to him to change his mind about this army of hybrids he wanted to create. I would remain strictly against it.

He opened his mouth to say something but changed his mind and shut it, disappearing from my sight.

I released the angry breath I was holding. This was not the way I wanted things to go but I also wouldn't agree with him. Taking people's will and controlling their minds, it cut deep into my heart. Jasper was like that once and I hated how it had left him afterwards, he fought to find himself after being trapped in a mental prison. He was almost there but every once in a while I could still see the doubt in his eyes. He still struggled with his confidence and abilities, even though I was constantly there to remind him of how much he had to offer. Esme had come so far and my dad was helping her reach the end. Emmett had Angie to support him while Rose was still trying to find herself and what she wanted to do with her life. It wasn't fair for someone to just come along and take what they wanted, like Carlisle had, just to gain more power. It was one of the worst crimes imaginable. Niklaus was my mate but I couldn't let him do that either.

"Mating sucks." I whispered out.

"No one said it would be easy, Little One."

I sighed as I turned around to face him. "You didn't warn me either." I grumbled.

Marcus chuckled at my complaint. "Your grandmother did."

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah well she should have been more specific." I whined as I plopped myself down to take a seat on the border of the pond.

Marcus chuckled again and took a seat next to me. "You remember you said you would try to be understanding, Bella. Don't forget he has lived a very different life from yours… not to mention extremely long. It will take time but you will both find a place where you can meet in the middle. Relationships take constant effort and it is too early to be giving up now."

I leaned my head on his shoulder. "Thank you, Saint Marcus, and I'm not giving up. I'm just kind of lost as to how to find a way to fix this issue, it's big. If he does what he's been wanting to accomplish all his life… it would go against everything I believe in, everything I fight for. I can't let him do that, I told him I'd help him with Elena but I didn't know the full details at the time and now that I do I can't with good conscience continue to do so."

He nodded slowly at me and hummed deep in thought. "I wish I could give you the answer to your current predicament but all I can say is that it will work itself out, he's your soulmate and that means something. Have faith in him, Little One."

Have faith… a lot easier said than done. Unfortunately that was all I could do for now, I had no other solution. I couldn't force Niklaus to change his mind so easily, he's wanted this curse lifted all his life. Just because I suddenly appeared into his life it didn't mean I was enough to change a thousand year old dream. He's my soulmate though so I had to believe we were meant to be together somehow.

"I'm happy you're here, Saint Marcus. I've missed your wisdom."

He chuckled as he placed his arm over my shoulders and pulled me into him. "And I've missed you… we've all missed you. Aro is incredibly bored and Caius is bored and upset you keep rescheduling your piano lessons."

I sighed and rubbed my face. "I've been so busy with my powers and all the chaos going around, I've finally found my mate and that's taking up all of my time as well. I can't keep up with staying in contact with everyone, sometimes I wish I could split myself in two."

"Don't stress Bella, I didn't mean to chastise you. You just have to understand that you are an amazing being and everyone wants a little time with you. You are so loved and that's more than anyone could ever wish for." He said as he rubbed my arm soothingly.

I hummed but remained quiet, just thinking about all of the people I've been neglecting hurt my heart. I didn't willingly ignore them but there were just so many things going on and now this whole werewolf issue was on my doorstep and it gave me more to worry about. I had to think of something to protect everyone, I knew I could protect myself but if the wolves reappeared everyone else might not be able to do the same.

"Why don't you go to sleep, Little One. It's been a long day and you need to rest. I'll let everyone know you've called it a night."

I nodded as I got up, I leaned down to give Marcus a kiss on his cheek and teleported into my bedroom. I took a long shower getting rid of all the grime from the battle, though compared to my comrades I was the cleanest due to the protection from my shield but I still felt incredibly filthy. I got ready for bed and laid down hoping my exhaustion would be enough to shut down my turbulent mind… but it was no use.

I don't know how long I laid in the dark for when my bedroom door suddenly opened. I didn't bother to look at who it was, if I was struggling I already knew who it would be. I felt him lift the covers and slide into bed with me, he replaced my pillow with his arm and started brushing my hair with his fingers. I immediately relaxed under his touch, finding comfort in the heat of his body and his unique scent.

"Marcus told me what happened." Paul admitted.

I hummed into the stillness of the night, I didn't want to talk about it but I also knew that I had to. "I know I can't change him… and I don't want to… but how can I accept who he is when everything he stands for is what I fight against everyday?"

"I wish I knew what to say but I'm lost for words this time. I understand where you're coming from, I know you better than I know myself and you can't do what he asks Bella… but I also know that he's not just anyone. He's your mate and that has to mean something, it has to mean everything. All I can say is to not give up, you've never given up on anyone before and you won't start now. I believe in you and I believe you will find a way to make this right."

I grabbed onto his hand that was laying across his stomach, he intertwined his fingers with mine and I didn't feel so alone anymore. He was always there when I needed him and I thanked whoever was up there for giving me the bestest friend in the entire world.

The next morning I woke up and stretched my arms out looking to my right and finding the bed empty. I frowned wondering where Paul could have gone so early in the morning but I figured Sam had requested his presence and he chose to let me sleep longer. I just laid there not feeling like I wanted to move but I knew there were a lot of things I had to do today and being lazy in bed was not one of them.

I begrudgingly got up and got ready for the day, wishing it would end already. I made my way downstairs looking for Sam and found him and the rest of the Powhatan pack eating breakfast.

"Just the people I was looking for, I hope you all had enough space to have a good night's rest. I'm sorry we didn't have more rooms available for you all." I should just buy an extra house and leave it as an extra space for random guests.

"It was more than enough room, thank you." Tapacoh replied.

"Did you give the coordinates to Emmett?" I asked Sam but before he could answer Emmett appeared with a laptop in his hand.

"Yeah, I've already found it and found a hidden area in the forest that you can teleport them to. Its close enough that it will be easy for them to make their way home from that point but hidden enough that you shouldn't come across any humans."

"Great. Is everyone ready to head home then?" I asked the group.

They all nodded and stood up, I guess I had been so preoccupied during the attack that I didn't even realize there were women included in this pack. Woah, that's pretty cool. Honestly that was the one thing missing from our pack, I was the only woman but I wasn't even a wolf.

Emmett showed me the video on his screen so I could get a good look at the area and I teleported all of us into the forest.

"Woah." said a few of the younger wolves as the scenery before them changed.

Tapacoh walked towards me and lifted his hand for me to shake.

"Thank you for all of your help, Bella. You will never know how thankful we are that you chose to spare us during battle."

"You don't need to thank me. I may not be an actual shapeshifter but I'm part of Sam's pack and I'm more than happy to help our people."

He nodded at me and took a few steps back. "Do not forget we want to be in this war. We have left our contact information with Sam and he and I will stay in touch as we reach out to other packs across the U.S."

I nodded at him and they removed their clothing before us and shifted into their wolf form, running off into the forest and making their way back home.

"Alright Sammy, let's get you back home. I'm sure Emily and the rest of the pack are worried about you. Don't forget to give them my love." I said as I hugged him.

"Wait, Bella." He said as he pulled away from me. He looked deep into my eyes and asked. "What's going on with you?"

I let out a long breath. "That obvious, huh?"

He silently nodded at me, Sam was always a great sounding board for me. He was also in a relationship so I figured he'd be able to give me some helpful advice. "My mate. I'm just having a hard time trying to accept him for who he is. I know it sounds awful but… Niklaus isn't like the rest of us."

He snorted at my last words. "Yeah, I figured that one right off the bat. If this makes any difference I think he has potential." He said as he brushed my hair back from my face.

"Potential?"

He chuckled. "Potential to be something more than what he is."

I frowned at his words. "How do you know that?"

He sighed and looked up into the trees as if he were trying to find the right way to explain himself. "Mostly it's a feeling, but I've been watching him closely."

"Watching him? You're not being clear Sam." I said, starting to get frustrated.

"There's not a second that goes by without his eyes trained on you, Bella. He watches you, he observes you, and the look on his face is one I have had on my own when I look upon Emily. He admires you, he is in complete awe of you, he is proud that you are his mate. Whatever conflict you're having… I have faith that you will be able to get past it and move on. Every relationship, supernatural or not, requires work and dedication. You just have to give it time."

He's right, I couldn't just expect shit to be easy. Paul and Marcus were trying to tell me the same thing in their own way, I just needed to listen. The pressure over my heart felt a little lighter and I was so thankful I had so many people around me to encourage me to not give up.

"Alright, my work here is done. You can take me home now, and remember, if you need any relationship advice. I'm here and at your service." He said happily as he gave me a smacking kiss on my forehead.

I laughed at his antics and teleported him home and made it back to my own. There was nothing urgent I needed to do at the moment so I decided to do something relatively human for the day and do my laundry. It's been a while since I've done it for myself. Either Rose, Aunt Liz or Angie would do it for me since I was so busy all the time. I was so glad I had quit school early on, if I hadn't I think I would have gone insane by now.

I put my earbuds on, blasted my music and got to work. I had forgotten how relaxing it was to do chores. I know, call me crazy but it took me back to the times when I'd clean up and do my laundry back in Forks. It was also comforting to do something so normal, I needed to add more normal activities into my life I decided.

I had carried my basket of clean clothes up to my room and was currently folding them when Niklaus casually walked into my bedroom without saying a word and began folding my clothes with me. I took my earbuds off and placed them on the bed, frowning at his presence... and actions. Niklaus Mikaelsom, the feared Original Hybrid was currently foldind my laundry, my life was crazy.

He didn't speak for a very long time and I didn't know what to say so I remained quiet as well.

"You're right. I don't need an army of hybrids, Bella." Niklaus said casually.

My mouth dropped open in surprise and my hands froze in midair. Did I just hear him right?

He sighed but continued to fold my clothes, while I remained frozen in place. "I've always been so alone, Bella. My family is… not here and I don't have anyone else. I think that is why I have been so focused in creating an army… because in my own way it meant I wouldn't be so alone anymore." He stayed quiet again for so long that I didn't think he would speak again, but he did. "But I realized something incredibly important... I'm not alone anymore. I have you and you're worth more than having a thousand armies by my side." He finally said as he stopped folding my clothes and connected his eyes with my own.

I was still in shock at his words and at the sudden turn of events. I knew I needed to say something but I didn't know what to say. All I wanted at the moment was to hold him, to have him by my side forever and never let him go. So I did the only thing I could think of and leaped onto the bed, ruining the piles of folded clothing in the process but I didn't care. I threw my arms around his neck and covered his mouth with my own. He was stunned at my reaction but quickly responded as he wrapped me in his arms and squeezed me into his body.

In this moment, I never wanted to be apart, I wanted him to become a part of me. I wanted him in every way possibly imaginable, there was no one else that I could ever want as much as him and his words made it clear that all he wanted and needed was me too.

He moaned into my mouth and I couldn't take it anymore as chills took over my body at the sound.

I needed him and I needed him now.

I pulled away from him and lifted my shirt over my head, throwing it somewhere behind me.

His eyes widened at my action. "Bella..." He started to say but I shook my head at him as I bent down to kiss him again. I was still standing on my bed and had a height advantage at the moment.

"Angel." He said as he managed to pull away from me and look deep into my eyes. "I want you so badly, you cannot begin to imagine… but are you sure this is the right time?"

I smiled at his words and nodded my head, "What better way than this?" I asked back as I trailed kisses down the side of his neck.

He unconsciously tilted his head to the side to give me more room as he continued to speak. "But shouldn't our first time be… special?"

I giggled at his words, "Special how?" I asked as I continued kissing his neck.

He had his arms on my waist and they tightened when I got near his ear. "I don't know..." He muttered out. "in a sea of rose petals?"

I pulled away from him with a giant smile on my face, I couldn't help it though, he was so darn cute. "Do I look like the kinda girl who needs that? You just told me you're giving up on a lifelong dream… that means more to me than a bunch of meaningless romantic actions."

At my words he looked deep in thought.

I smiled at him and bumped my nose with his "We can do that some other time Niki but right now… all I want is you." I whispered, staring deeply into his eyes.

Seeing how much I meant what I said he pulled me back into his arms once again and kissed me. It meant so much more this time somehow, I don't know what it was but it felt like we were suddenly surrounded by the intensity of our emotions. He started trailing kisses down my neck and his hands caressed my back softly, he reached for the clasp of my bra and unclasped it. The straps fell down my arms and he pulled it away, throwing it behind him. He took a moment to look at my exposed chest and then leaned forward to suck my nipple into his mouth.

I let out a loud moan as my hands slid smoothly into his hair. "Niklaus." I whispered out.

His hands slowly slid down my stomach and unbuttoned my jeans, pulling my underwear and jeans off my body. He took a step back and admired my naked form. "You are so beautiful." He sighed out as he lowered his hand to remove his shirt. He took his clothes off, standing completely naked in front of me.

We stood there admiring each other, he was absolutely gorgeous. His chest was perfectly chiseled and he had that delicious v-shape that led to his cock. He was made perfectly for me. His cock was larger than I'd experienced and for a second I doubted he would fit but I internally giggled at the thought. If he was made for me then there was no reason to doubt.

I lifted my hand out for him, silently asking him to return to me.

He gently took hold of my hand and pulled it up to his face kissing the palm of my hand gently. Then quicker than I could see he lifted me into his arms and climbed the bed with me. He laid me down and hovered over me, "I love you Isabella Swan. I love you more than I ever thought possible. You're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with. The one I want to find the true happiness I have craved my entire life. I love you."

He loved me. We had just met not long ago and yet here we were, lying in bed and having him declare his love for me. His words filtered into my mind and heart and I knew then that I loved him too. How could I ever not fall in love with a man like this? Willing to give up his own dreams for me. "I love you Niklaus Michaelson and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you." I said as I cupped the side of his face.

Without a second to spare he entered me swiftly and we both lost our breaths at the action. We made eye contact and he bent down to kiss me as he started to move. It felt as though I could feel every particle of his body connecting with mine. I felt every single thrust and it consumed my whole being. I felt suddenly alive, like I had been sleeping for so long without even knowing.

"Niklaus…" I breathed out.

"Bella" He responded, shutting his eyes for a second as he pressed his temple against mine. His arms were surrounding my head and his hands were in my hair as he held his own weight on his elbows. In this moment, I felt like nothing could ever compare to this feeling. He moved inside of me slowly, rhythmically, like a perfectly choreographed dance. He had set the perfect pace, both matching each other in perfect synchronicity. He was my mate, my destined soulmate, the one I had been craving to meet since I first had an inkling of his existence in this world. He was meant for me and only me, created by an otherworldly power to complete me.

He was breathing heavily already but then he started moving faster. At the change of pace I moaned out and instinctively tightened my hands on his body. He leaned away from me to reconnect with my eyes as he said, "It will always be you Bella. Only you."

Something about those words made a direct line to my heart and I suddenly felt my orgasm coming in fast. He felt it immediately, "Come with me Bella." He whispered out. "Come with me, Angel."

It all felt too much, his sweet words and soft commands, the feel of his body and soul connecting with my own. I couldn't take it anymore and I exploded.

"Bella!" Niklaus exclaimed as he too exploded with me. Suddenly I could see a blinding light surrounding us but I was too consumed with my own emotions to wonder what the hell that was. I could feel him everywhere, inside of me… all around me, it was like every atom in our bodies were combining into one, a merging of our souls and bodies. It was nothing I had ever experienced before and I had no words to even come close to express what it felt like. All I knew was that Niklaus was mine and I was his. Completely and irrevocably.

After who knows how long he released a long breath. "That was…" He started to say but looked at me like I truly was an angel sent from heaven.

I smiled up at him and lightly scratched his scalp "Magical?" I finished for him.

He chuckled at me but shook his head as if he were still trying to shake off what just happened. "But seriously… what was that light?' He asked.

My eyes widened at his question. "You saw it too?" I asked bewildered.

"Yes, it was so bright and it felt…"

"Felt how?"

"It felt… Heavenly."

I laughed. "Heavenly? Now that's a word."

He suddenly frowned down at me.

Did she just…? That's impossible.

"What's impossible?" I asked him, wondering what the hell was up with him.

"Bella…" He started to say.

"What?

"I didn't say that out loud." He answered, still frowning down at me.

"What are you talking about?"

This is crazy but I think you can hear my thoughts. Look at my mouth, Angel, I'm not speaking aloud.

My eyes widened instantly. "Holy shit." Is this a new power? What the hell was happening?

We're one Bella.

"Ok… but that doesn't normally happen between mates, right?"

No… but you're also a witch.

"Ok. Please stop speaking in my head, it's freaking me out."

He chuckled at my words. "You're the one that can hear my thoughts, Angel, and yet you're the one freaking out."

"Well you're not the one with a voice inside their head." I argued back.

He raised an eyebrow at me in thought. "Well you actually haven't tried to speak to me in my head. Maybe it works both ways… why don't you try?"

"Ok…" Talk to him… talk to him how? I looked into his eyes and pretended to speak to him in my head. I've always wanted a hedgehog as a pet, I think they're super cute… also, you know you're still inside of me right?

His eyes widened and he looked down at our bodies, realizing we really were still connected.

Fucking shit. I heard him swear as he closed his eyes and suddenly started moving again

Holy fucking shit is right. I let out a loud moan and held onto his forearms. Fuck, don't stop... Go faster, please go faster. I begged him in my mind.

He lifted my leg up and wrapped it around his back as he started going faster, picking up his pace.

"Fuck!" I yelled out loud as I felt him go in deeper. It was so intense. I reached down to squeeze his ass and push him harder into me as I used the leg that was still on the bed as leverage to move with him.

He moaned out at my movements, "Fuck Angel… so good." He breathed out as he dropped his head down to my shoulder. His breath quickened and I felt him harden even further inside of me. He squeezed my thigh tightly, probably leaving a bruise with that action. Not that I minded in the least. The first time was gentle, a combining of our souls… as corny as that sounds, but not this time. This was everything I craved and everything I wanted. A hard fuck that had me wanting more, for this moment to never end while also chasing my release on an uphill road. I could hear the slapping of our bodies connecting, I could hear his nonstop pants and the groans and grunts he emitted as he gave me his all. I could feel the flexing of his muscles all through his body. He started panting my name out and I relished it more than anything.

I pulled his hair to raise his head and he moaned at the action as I kissed him fiercely, wanting nothing more but him at this very moment. He paused and slightly bit my lip as he released into me, I lost my breath at the mix of pain and pleasure and quickly followed after him.

He continued to pump into me until we were both exhausted and he lost the strength on his arms and fell onto me, pushing me further into the mattress. I laughed breathlessly at the action and reveled in the fact that I just made the original hybrid lose the strength in his arms.

After a few minutes we both caught our breaths finally and he lifted his head and started placing feather light kisses all along my chest and neck.

Is it always going to be this magical? He asked in my head.

I smiled at his question and slid my hand into his hair, massaging his scalp as he continued to kiss my neck. I answered back into his mind. I hope so, and suddenly it didn't feel as weird as it did earlier. I loved the feeling of being this connected to another person.

Bath? I asked after some time.

Without a reply he picked me up and blurred into the bathroom faster than my eyes could see. I laughed at his suddenness and the heady feeling left from moving from one place to another so quickly.

"A little warning next time?" I asked.

He chuckled but shook his head. "I told you I have to keep you on your toes, Angel." He bent down to turn the water on and turned back to me as the tub filled up.

"Thank you for changing your mind." I told him sincerely. "You have no idea how much it means to me."

He let out a breath and walked up to me as he cupped my cheek and placed a gentle kiss on my lips. "I have an idea and I have Paul to thank for that."

I lifted an eyebrow at his words.

"He came looking for me early this morning, burst into my house and demanded to speak with me. I have to admit I was furious at his sudden arrival and I'm ashamed to admit I threatened his life but he wouldn't back down. He told me to get my head out of my ass and that Isabella Swan would be the best thing to ever happen to me and that if I didn't do something to fix it I would lose the only good thing in my life. He told me how important this was to you and how integral it was to your being to protect those that were defenseless. He made me realize that I needed to recognize what I had and nothing and no one would ever compare to the happiness you would give me. After he left I stood there thinking about what I was doing, I had promised you that I would do everything in my power to deserve you and giving up on an army of hybrids was nothing compared to what I would lose if I lost you."

I closed my eyes and smiled, shaking my head at how much Paul did for me. He faced an immortal hybrid and didn't give a damn if he lost his life in the process. "You see now why Paul means the world to me?" I asked him. I knew they barely met but I could tell Niklaus was weary of Paul and I's relationship. If I were in his shoes I think I would be too.

He rolled his eyes at me but begrudgingly nodded. "Yes and I figure I better get used to him being in our lives forever. Though, by the look of things, I'm going to need him to be because I am going to need a lot of help if I want to keep you by my side for eternity." He said with a small smile.

I on the other hand smiled brightly at him and jumped into his arms, he easily lifted me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist. He carried me into the tub and laid back as I remained on top of him. Without a second to spare I lifted myself up and impaled myself onto his cock.

"Fuck!" He yelled out.

I pushed him back to lean on the side of the tub. "Hold on tight, Baby." I said as I lifted myself up and down on top of him. He did as I instructed but placed his hands on my waist.

He felt so good, I let out a loud moan. His eyelids were half closed and his mouth was open breathing rapidly, his chest puffing up and down at his hard breathing.

I reached forward to take hold of his shoulders so I could use him to move faster and at the action his hands tightened on my waist and he threw his head back and closed his eyes but only for a second because he lifted his head back up and shook his head, forcing his eyes to remain open again.

I smirked down at him, "Like what you see?"

I don't even think he registered my words as he was too focused on watching my tits bouncing up and down in front of his face. Exquisite. I heard him whisper into my mind, though I don't think he realized he had done so.

I love you Niklaus. I whispered into his mind and his eyes snapped back up to my face. I felt the coiling in the pit of my stomach and tingling all over my body indicating my orgasm was coming. I needed him to come with me so I leaned back, arching my back and reaching down with one hand to take hold of his sack to spur him on.

"Bella!" He growled out but I felt him stiffen impossibly hard inside of me and release.

I finally let go and screamed out my pleasure as I continued to move up and down.

His hands glided up my torso and pulled me into him as he shoved his tongue into my mouth. Kissing me with an energy I didn't even realize he still had.

He pulled away and pressed his forehead against mine, "I don't know how I'll be able to keep up with you, Love."

I giggled at his words and teasingly bit his bottom lip as I lifted myself off of him and turned to lay my back against his chest. "Am I wearing you out already, Niki?" I teased him.

"Please don't use that new nickname out in public, Angel. I have a reputation to uphold."

I laughed loudly at his request and turned my head to the side to kiss his jaw. "Whatever you want, Niki."

We stayed quiet for a while, enjoying the silence surrounding us. He was playing with my fingers when he broke the silence.

"Is there no one in your home?" He asked.

"Yes. Why?"

"Are you sure? I can't hear anyone."

I tilted my head to the side to look at his face, which was clouded in confusion. I lifted my hand up and smooth the lines in between his eyebrows, getting rid of the frown on his face. "I blocked the entrance to my bedroom and added an extra layer to make it completely soundproof. Sorry, I automatically do it without a conscious thought now."

"One day you're going to have to sit me down and tell me everything you can do. You keep surprising me with all of these abilities."

I chuckled at him. "Hey, you too. All I know is you're an original hybrid but not exactly what that entails."

He frowned down at me in thought. "About that... I know I said I don't want an army of hybrids anymore but I still want to break my curse. I'm half werewolf but I've never transformed into a wolf, it is like it's locked inside of me. I want the rest of me, Bella."

I stayed silent for a second to analyze his words. I was sure he wasn't lying to me about the hybrid army and the way he expressed himself it sounded like part of his being was suppressed by the curse. How would I feel if I were a witch who couldn't use her powers? I couldn't let my mate go through life feeling incomplete.

"Then we'll break the curse, I'll help you. You deserve to know that side of yourself."

He rubbed his face into my neck making me giggle at the action. "Thank you, Angel." He breathed. "Now let's get you cleaned up." He said but then realized my bath products were on the other side of the tub. "You've depleted my energy, Love. I don't want to lean up to reach it." He said as he extended his hand towards the soap.

I laughed at how silly he was being, delighted with this new side of him, I was about to lean forwards to get the soap when it suddenly flew towards us and landed in Niklaus' open hand. I was startled by the action.

"Thanks, Love." He said.

"...I didn't do that."

His hand froze in midair and I turned to look at him, shock clear on my face.

"What?" He asked.

"Niklaus, I didn't do that… I think you did." It had to have been. He and I were the only ones in the room and if I didn't do it, then it left only one other person.

His eyes widened at my announcement.

This cannot be happening, though I also couldn't speak into his mind before but that had suddenly become a possibility. If that had suddenly become real then what else could potentially happen next? "Try with the shampoo." I instructed him.

He shifted his eyes behind me and focused on the shampoo, within seconds the shampoo bottle flew into his hand. We both looked down and stared with widened eyes at the bottle he was now holding.

"What is happening?" He asked.

"I have no idea… but I think… I think you're somehow gaining my abilities."

His eyes shifted to mine and he looked completely speechless. "All of them?"

"I don't know, there's nothing about this happening with my ancestors' mates before, or at least with those who actually found them. I can try to look into it but I can't guarantee to find any information on it. The only way to know for sure is to test it out I guess."

He stayed silent as he stared at the bottle in his hands.

"Niki?" I asked, worried about him now.

He shook his head to snap out of it. "Sorry, Angel. It's just strange… do you think it was because we consummated our mating?"

"Because we finally fucked?"

He smiled at my choice of words and chuckled. "My exquisite mate and the ethereal words released from her heavenly mouth. Yes, Love, because we fucked. Mating runs deep within the supernatural, it is as though we are finally combining two souls into one. That could be a possible reason as to why your powers are transferring to me, though I have never heard of that happening before… then again you are quite unique, Angel."

I smiled at his words and light spirit, if this would be happening to me I think I would be freaking out but Niklaus took it all in stride. He really was destined to be my mate if he could put up with all the crazy shit that was my life.

"Well, maybe we can test it out later. Now shut up and wash my hair." I instructed, trying to shake off this new supernatural revelation with something relatively normal.

He chuckled at my bossiness and quickly got to work.