We decided to head over to the grill to give everyone the slight shock of seeing us together. But the great thing about it all was my control; I have my shield to prevent me from smelling all those people there. But it turned out to be foundless, I didn't have any bloodlust and because I didn't look any different from before they weren't even aware I had been changed. Again my shield was in play and stopped anyone getting too close or smelling my slight change in scent. Damon was extremely flirty with Ava until Jasper growled at him and he toned it down. Bonnie was not happy with another witch, a much more powerful witch being in town.
Which is crazy because she doesn't actually know any magic as yet, but she feels it. Another good thing is I don't have any reaction to Ava like I did with the other witches! Was it us protecting her before? Was it a defence mechanism? Who knows it's all so confusing and astounding; I was just a human two years ago and now I'm a traditional with a witch for a twin sister! Elijah seems happier too, relieved that I came through our change unscathed and I understand. Seeing another full-grown human expelled from my body must have scared him and them shitless! Is it crazy that I feel we need another holiday already? But first, there is the matter of Forks, Charlie and Jake!
The days were flying past and although Ava and I were similar, she's more like the old me. The one pre the Cullens or more pre-Edward. She had a casual style and laid back attitude. I was now more into stylish but comfortable clothes and more cautious about everything. Crazy as it seems Alice would have preferred this me, back then! I have been playing around with my shield and my god it's so much more now! I can use it to move things around; I can make it solid and opaque so nobody can see in or out of it, but best of all I can make anyone inside it invisible. It was an accident; I was getting annoyed with Emmett playing constant pranks on us and shielded him in place. Saying I wished he'd disappear for five minutes and shit, he did!
Not for five minutes but until I dropped the shield he hadn't moved or anything. This made the Idea of the Forks visit so much easier. All four of us would go, with Ava and Jasper under the shield. Charlie would get to meet Elijah and Ava and I could swap places on day two. That way she would get time with him too. We wondered if in the future we could or I mean Ava could place a spell on Forks to believe we had always been twins and she had always been here with me. Then Elijah reminded me we could just compel everyone to remember it that way. Jasper suggested we go to as many public places as possible. Then blanket everywhere with the compulsion to remember Ava.
I was also going to take Elijah to La Push and rub their noses in the fact they wouldn't know a real vampire from a hole in the ground. Petty I know, but I was still going to do it and have the other two under my shield! Time to put Jake firmly in his place and maybe drop a couple of hints on how unsuitable he is to be the next Chief! I never understood why just the Blacks were in control when several families were also descendants of the spirit walkers! Nothing against Billy, but his son was not fit to rule over himself far less the tribe. There had to be someone better suited, more deserving of the title of Chief in the future. Well, that's up to them but I'll make it known what a perverted little stalker boy he is.
So it's decided, Christmas this year we will stop into Forks for a couple of days, but we will stay in Seattle. That way we'll get some freedom from the cloying interference of the tribe. They will try to bring pressure down on me, for some unknown and irrelevant reason. They would follow us to Port Angeles, but not the big city. Way too out of their depth, more like out of their league. How pathetic, they might actually find a Cold One there by mistake. They aren't all that bad; I like Jared, Embry, Quil V and Seth. But Sam is as much of a control freak as Edward; everything has to be his way or not at all. He has a tendency to overuse the Alpha command, a little power trip I'm guessing for him.
Leah needs to get over herself; she knows the truth but still whines and moans and bitches about how unfair it is. Then there is Paul, he needs anger management classes, let's hope Rebecca can keep him calm. Because lord knows someone had to take him in hand. That left only Jake and well everyone knows how I feel about that little shithead! I don't think he ever had real feelings for me, puppy love when he was a normal boy maybe. Finally, he only wanted me to pick him so Edward couldn't have me and then it morphed into an obsession for his wolf. He wanted that one thing from me I was not willing to give and I'm guessing he's now calling me a whore because I gave it to someone else!
IOOH
I was both nervous and happy to be going to Forks this Christmas. Being able to be there and get a chance to spend time with Charlie, even knowing he wouldn't know it was me and not Bella. I was also desperate to get my hands on that box Bella mentioned. I was guessing it was either the Swans or the Cormiers grimoire. If it was would it open for me and could I learn magic quickly. I felt it within me but didn't know how to direct it or what to do! The worst was who do I trust; I need a witch's help, but who? Not jealous Bonnie here in Mystic Falls. Dare I trust Madame LaRue, I could hold the tenth coven spot on the pentacle over her, but can I trust her?
Jasper suggested we dig into the Swan family history and seek out any surviving descendants. Maybe they too have latent magic and we could learn together or we might find a practising witch. He told me not to worry as we had all the time in the world to work it out.
"But I don't have all the time in the world! I'm human, I'll die" I said sadly,
"What?! No! Why would you think that?" he demands in a terrified voice,
"Well, I'm a witch and I can't become a traditional or I'd lose my magic. So I have to stay human and age" I explain to him,
"But you could become like me and not lose anythin'! We keep our powers, gifts whatever you call them. I know many with gifts that were obviously magic-based" he says pleadingly.
"Oh Jasper, I never meant to scare you. I'm sorry! We will talk about it again once I learn about magic. Maybe I will find a different way for us to be together forever!" I say holding on to him as I feel him shaking slightly,
"Please, I can't lose you! Not ever" he says kissing me soundly and I feel his fear,
That was the first time I made love to Jasper and wow. I had no idea just how interesting having sex with an empath could be. Any nerves I had disappeared when I felt his heady feelings as well as my own. His pleasure, his love and his desire all disarmed me and made this into a very enjoyable and erotic occasion. He made me feel beyond special as if I was the only woman in the world. It felt like it was so easy for him to be with me. Somewhere in my mind, I remembered Bella hearing from Edward sex was impossible for a Cold One and human. I was draped over his body when I asked him about it and he laughed.
"He was a seventeen-year-old virgin darlin'. Plus your sister was his singer; he just used it as an excuse to not even try. Above all Edward was a coward!" he told me and I laughed too,
"I bet she's glad she didn't give herself to him now" I mumbled as I ran my hands over his body,
He growled and agreed at the same time. I loved that sound more than I realised and it emboldened me to let my lips follow my fingers. His scars were more sensitive not less like some may think and I was proud of myself for reducing him to a quivering mess.
"Torture, delicious torture! You're drivin' me insane, don't stop!" he whimpered,
Just as I wrapped my mouth around his rock hard erection. I really had no idea if I was doing this right but he sounded beyond happy about it, so I just went with it. I was surprised when he sat up and grabbed me up under my arms, but it disappeared as he slowly lowered me onto himself. He guided me with gentle hands to find my own rhythm and when my own pleasure made me stutter his hands took over guiding us both to an explosive climax.
"Darlin', that was amazin'. Thank you" he whispered as I fell asleep in his embrace,
IOOH
As my brother and his new love enjoy a bit of peace and quiet, her sister and the Major were just enjoying each other. It was time for me to check up on my mischief in New Orleans. The wolves should have caused some trouble during the last full moon and with no witches to help him; Marcel would have lost some more of his minions. He'll be wishing he'd kept his head down when Elijah came to town. Now, my child, my protégé was on my radar and I was not happy about some of the things he had to say or had done! He thinks he can be better than me, me Niklaus Mikaelson. Pah! What a fool, I can take back the city anytime I want and I probably will, just to spite him!
I'll wait until after Thanksgiving to return, the Salvatore's always have a good enough bash and Damon can be quite amusing. It can all become very boring as the years roll by. We've dined in squalor, we've dined with royalty. Hell, we've even dined on royalty! All this family stuff is setting my teeth on edge, I better get away before they have me un-daggering the other two and singing 'Kumbaya'!* A dreadful thought, although I think Kol would enjoy meeting Elijah's new love, but maybe not yet. Well, time for a drink and to see what trouble I can cause here in the Falls.
IOOH
"Wait for me Nik" I call after my brother,
All these couples being lovey-dovey is starting to get to me. Never before have I felt quite so alone while in the midst of family and friends. Yes, I know I started off on the wrong foot with Bella. But when Elijah was attacked she called me and the truth came out. Afterwards, we bonded over our shared love for him, her as his partner and me as his sibling. I have often fancied myself in love, but it was more lust than love. There were a couple who would have been my all, had they survived my families overzealous scare tactics! The most recent was of course Marcel, but fate and Mikael ruined that for me! My own father tries so hard to end us all, but I think he will have met his match in Bella!
I don't suppose I'll hang around much longer, but at least I'll always have a place to return to. Bella will be the glue this family needs, that's something I never managed in all these years. I sense she won't want to live on top of us but will bring us together more than we ever did before.
"Yeah, sets the teeth on edge doesn't it little sister?" he snarked as I took his arm,
IOOH
This year has had so many changes for Rosie and me, all because we helped Bella get free of Edward. Now we are part of a very blended and strange group. Originals, Traditionals, Cold Ones and a Witch make up our merry bunch. But all in all, we aren't that different, we just want to be happy, to be loved and to have fun. When Bella and Ava go to Forks, I think I'll take Rosie away for a well earned holiday. One where, with these rings, we can be out in the sun, without fear of being seen. It will open up a whole new world for us, a freedom we never had before. Eventually, I can see us splitting into two groups, Ava and Jasper with us and Peter and Charlotte.
Bella and Elijah floating between us and his family, because she will never want to live with them permanently. She likes quiet and I don't think they do quiet at all. But she'll keep bringing us back together from time to time. I would never have guessed when she tripped into our lives, just how much would change. Two of the family dead and the rest of us torn apart. But we aren't bitter or angry at her, no that I reserve for Carlisle. He caused so much drama, so much dissension and ultimately his actions destroyed the family. By allowing two idiots to run our lives, he set in motion the path to ruin. It may have taken years, but it was a foregone conclusion in hindsight and had nothing to do with my sister!
IOOH
The weeks are flying in, whether it's because we are having a wonderful time or it's to speed us towards an event I'm not looking forward to. Thanksgiving at Damon and Stefan's place was actually really good fun. I for once was not the jaded soul in the corner scowling at everyone. Having Isabella by my side has changed me in so many ways. I can often see Klaus and Rebekah, watching me when I laugh wholeheartedly or act the fool with her brothers. She has returned the ability to relax and have fun to me. I have been too serious for too long. Isabella has warmed my heart and set my soul free. It's much more than I dared to expect or ever hoped for.
"So Elijah, are you looking forward to meeting your future father-in-law?" Damon had asked me that night,
"Not really. I want to either shake some sense into him or eat the damn fool for not seeing what a treasure he had in front of him all these years!" I had huffed and he'd slapped my back and laughed,
"That's why I don't get serious. The ladies don't like it when you drain their fathers!" he sniggered and I had to laugh with him,
It was that night I proposed to her, well it was that night I put a ring on her finger. We already knew we would marry one day, now it was official. I really wanted it to be there on her hand when we got to Forks. It was a cross between functional and engagement. With a central diamond and Lapis Lazuli shoulders, surrounded by smaller diamonds, all set in eighteen-carat gold. She loved it as I knew she would, it was understated but perfect for Isabella.
I had no intentions of pretending I was not her future, to either her father or that dog. My biggest fear would be stopping myself from killing the mutt! Just as well Jasper would be there to keep me from ripping the fool's throat out. His stupidity and childish refusal to accept he was not wanted, irked me. I wonder just what he's been saying about her since he returned. Because if he has insulted or denigrated her at all I will beat him to a pulp. My satisfaction will be when he gets my scent and knows it's the one that was mingled with hers, on the sheet Rose and Emmett showed him. Yes, I'll be happy to rub that in his face; she gave her virginity to me and will sleep with only me for eternity!
Isabella was planning to take lots of small gifts with her to give to people she knew, this would be our excuse for turning up in as many places as possible. Mostly they would be food-related, cookies, cake and things like that. Isabella may have changed slightly, but at heart, she was still herself. We found out at the grill that if she puts her shield over the building, I can compel everyone at once. Instead of looking into the eyes of each one at a time. This will help greatly, as we plan to arrive a day early and set our plan in motion. Unlike Cold One's glamour it never wears off, once compelled they will never think that Ava and Bella didn't arrive in Forks together.
Emmett has been a Godsend; he has fake records for Ava ready to be implanted into the hospital, school and any other place needed. They are similar to Isabella's but different enough to stand up to scrutiny. Whereas Isabella's disliked maths, well trigonometry, Ava will have higher grades. The reverse will play out in English classes and so on. We will of course have to visit her mother at some point and add Ava in there too. Luckily her husband isn't that famous and therefore not much has been mentioned about him and his new family. This will be the biggest piece of misinformation I've ever placed in anyone's head or so many heard at one time!
IOOH
Charlie has told dad that Bells is coming home at Christmas. He also told him not to tell me, but I overheard, wolf hearing is awesome! This is my chance; she will bend to my will, with Edward dead there is nothing standing in my way now. Her pathetic fling with that old man is irrelevant and now he's broken her in. I don't have to be quite as gentle with her as I would have been in the past! That's if she even was a virgin when she moved here! Who knows what she was doing in Phoenix, or should that be who? Yes, I know she's not my imprint, but she owes me and I mean to collect! That bitch led me on and teased me for years! All that crap about loving me like a brother was just to keep me in reserve.
I refuse to be the reserve anymore, it's my turn now and that tart better make it worth my while after all this time! He, unfortunately, is coming too, well let's see how he likes seeing me steal and fuck his girl! He's another rich guy by the sounds of it; she sure played everyone in Forks. Making them think she was a goody-two-shoes. But she's nothing but a gold-digging bitch in heat! That's the only reason she turned me down because I don't have money! I refuse to phase with any of the other's because they all fell for her act and say I'm mad, making up shit that's not true. But, I know the truth now and she's nothing but a greedy, selfish cock-tease! Well, she messed with the wrong guy this time.
She should be honoured my wolf wants any part of her; I'm the future Alpha and will be respected, even by a whore! They won't have any Cold Ones here to protect them, so this should be beyond easy. I won't kill him, hurt him yes! But I'll keep him alive to see how superior to him I am! I will have my due; I should have been her only choice. All those little prostitute's who throw themselves at Paul have nothing on Bella, she's in a class of her own!
*In general a "Kumbaya moment" is used to describe everyone coming together in peace and harmony (often sarcastically)
