A/N – Unfortunately I no longer have ANY free time whatsoever, so I have to update when I can. I am still working on these stories however, life happens when you are having fun.

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DISCLAIMER - ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO STEPHANIE MEYERS.

STORYLINE BELONGS TO ME.

"In the meantime you are to make peace with your anger, spend some time with your loved ones, give much needed support to Esme and Carlisle in their time of need, and think of anything that might help us in the coming battle."

"I don't want to hear anything else out of your mouths except strategies or taking your leave, UNDERSTAND?!"

I turn my back on them before they can answer feeling their surprise and disbelief at my tone of voice and words, feeling Jasper following behind me as I release the energy around the room holding the children.

I lay down with the children letting their spirit of innocence keep me sane as I cry out my grief, frustrations and anger. However, as I fall asleep in the arms of my heart I come to realize that in order to conquer the Volturri and destroy them we must all face our inner demons so that they cannot be used against us.

Bella POV

Jasper rouses me with feather light kisses up my neck as I reach out in search for two of my life lines.

"They're with Esme right now" Jasper whispers as he reaches up to turn my face towards him so he can capture my lips in a heated kiss.

I moan in rapture as his hands move heatedly over my skin, burning a fiery wave of pleasure wherever he touches.

Our needs are desperate to remind us of this moment in time, our love and the need to remember what we've found in each other.

Grasping at him earnestly, I feel the frustration that I can't feel his skin enough on mine, growling and ripping his clothes in anger from his body before flipping him over and pinning him to the bed.

I hear him growl deep in his chest as I raise my eyes to look up at him. Holding his gaze I lick down his chest roughly sucking and biting on one of his nipples bringing it between my lips before turning to the other for equal attention then running my tongue down the rest of his body.

Later on that day

It was decided by all of us that we needed some time away from each other to take in the news as well as deal with it.

Out of respect and love to Esme and Carlisle everyone promised that they would not make any attempts to contact or approach the Volturri until the time was right.

Esme wanted to be surrounded by the children so she and Carlisle went back to their room with the children to spend some time with them.

Don't ask me how but both Airic and Jr. seemed to understand what was happening and were able to help Esme stay calm and happy.

I think it was because they both inherited Jasper's empathic abilities as well as a few of my powers and of course whatever was imbued into them during the thunderstorm.

I felt a fleeting moment of regret because of that incident, then realized that maybe it was just meant to be. With everything that is happening maybe it was fate that brought all of these events to a head and this is just how my life and the lives around me are supposed to be.

Taking that to heart I promised myself that I would make it my goal to ensure that our family came out on top of whatever that is coming.

The Volturri have messed with the wrong family and justice is coming for them, vengeance will be ours, the Volturri have paved their own way to hell.

Shaking my head out of the pity party, I get up and make my way to the closet to start packing at a human pace because it gives me something to occupy my mind for the moment.

Jasper watches me in silence for a moment before understanding me without words and starts gathering the children's things together.

A few moments later I hear a knock at the door and Jasper goes to answer it, a few whispers and he comes back to resume gathering the children's toys up.

Several hours later I had all of our things sitting in the suites living room waiting for the bellhop as one by one the rest of the family makes their way to our room looking determined and ready to start planning the downfall of the Volturri.

"First stop – Peter's place so that we have enough space to relax, recoup, strategize and train."

"From there I will call Alice's relatives to have them make their way to Peter's, which given the circumstances will be the safest place for them to be."

I take a deep breath before saying, "I am going to take this opportunity now to give everyone who wants one an out. For the family we need EVERYONE on the same page to accomplish our goal."

"If for some reason you do not want to participate in this battle I will understand, it will not be held against you and none of us will be upset about it."

"It did cross my mind, for a brief moment, to run away and never look back. However, if we don't take a stand now NO ONE ELSE WILL. I may not have started it, but I am damn sure going to finish it. I am staying to fight for family because family sticks together."

"The Volturri have reined terror and horror on our world enough and its time they are brought to justice, vampiric justice. I KNOW we are not the only coven that they have done this too and if we can get ourselves organized and ready others will stand behind us."

"We need to present a strong front if we want others to stand with us in this upcoming war. Edward is an innocent in this who trusted the wrong people and we are his family who need to get him back."

"It's for family that I am not running away to hide, it's for family that I am pushing all my anger, rage and fury into the black void I have to be unleashed on them. It's for fallen family that I am saying enough is enough and willing to risk my life to make the future brighter."

"So make your choice…take your leave or fight for family."

Jasper grasps my hand and lifts it to gently brush his lips across the knuckles before looking into my eyes and smiling, "Fight for family."

Emmett looks at Rose and as one they say, "Fight for Family." With Emmett adding, "Because this family is going to kick some serious ass."

Everyone laughs quietly, knowing and feeling the truth in that statement.

Esme and Carlisle look at each other before looking at the family and lingering their glance on their grandchildren, "Fight for family."

Alice takes a deep breath before stepping forward, "Fight for Family."

I look at Jasper and he squeezes my hand encouragingly before we both turn to the rest of our family as I start giving out orders.

"On the way to Peter's house, I need you all to start contacting friends and allies, explain to them what's happened and ask if they have come across anything similar with other people that they know. We need to know if the Volturi have done this same thing to them or any other coven they know. If they need more information, they are free to contact us and we can ask Peter if it's okay for them to meet at his place. If so then I can show them the visions that Alice and I have had so far, maybe they know someone who knows about this witch that cast the original spell."

"Mom and Dad I need you to start with your friends, Rose and Emmett contact any covens or nomads you might know and Alice you need to spend your time meditating for your reunion with your family. We will also start training to strengthen our fighting skills and maybe learn some new ones, as well as continue to work on our gifts to expand them."

"We need to all work together to bring the Volturi down, but it will not work if we have a broken link in our chain. We do this for our fallen family member and any others who have unwillingly fallen to the Volturi."

After getting nods from everyone, we gather our bags and head out.

Two days later…..

Our convoy of cars pulls up to Peter and Char's house to them and five other vampires standing in front of the log mountain cabin. Peter is grinning widely while Charlotte bounces up and down in excitement.

Jasper tenses before I reach over and grasp his hand to help him relax, letting him know emotionally that I have all of us covered, then we step out of the car with Emmett and Rose flanking us at vampire speed.

I tile my head gazing at Peter just as he says, "I started gathering our allies two days ago and yes, anyone who needs more convincing can come here. We are going to need all the help that we can get, but I know we will win in the end. Let's start the introductions so everyone knows who is on our side."

Pointing to a tall man with dark shaggy hair pulled into a pony tail with a goatee and mustache as well as a man with blonde shaggy hair down to his neck, "This is Garrett, and his friend Stone."

Garrett and Stone wave a friendly hello with a welcoming smile. I waved to them both as Jasper relaxes some more and brings me closer with his arm around my waist.

"Next to them are Roxanne and Emelia, friends of Char, from the Southern Wars."

Both women nod their heads respectfully, then wave enthusiastically to the children who giggle and wave back.

"Last, but definitely not least, Jason, also from the Southern Wars."

Unable to hold in her excitement anymore Charlotte gushes, "Let's get the children warmed up and fed, then we can show you to your rooms and everyone can get freshened up after your long drive."

Smiling eagerly I nod my head in agreement as everyone pitches in to get our settled in.

Just as I turn to pick up the last bag Peter says, "The children are the reason we fight for our freedom, hell is nothing compared to my wrath and yours if anything harms them. Don't worry, other than a few glitches along the way we will succeed in what we are planning."