Bella, The Vanderbilt Vampire:
Recap: Bella's POV: "I will Isabella," she said. "Oh, and one more thing Esme," "What is it?"
"Call me Bella," I said and we shared a smile, "goodbye, I hope our paths cross in the future."
"Goodbye Bella, be safe!" she yelled and then I was off for the southern states to see if I would find anything of interest down there."
Chapter 5: How Y'all Doin'?
Bella's POV:
Maybe moving down south was not too smart on my part. Yeah, I should have thought more on this decision. I am from the south I should have considered the sun in my moving plans. And what if I am found by Jonathan? I feel so guilty for running from him. All he did was help me. I should have been more thankful. Or what if someone recognizes me? How am I to hid what I am if I am found out? That would land me in so much trouble with the Volturi and I am not planning to see them for decades if I can get away with it. There is also the Newborn War that is occurring under the unassuming humans' nose. The whole war is being fought over them and it sickens me. Well anyway I need to get out of Monterrey right now before any of the bloodthirsty vampires find me. I am running at full speed through the forest at the moment.
"Maria" Someone yells.
"What is it major?" I hear a female purr in response.
"Do you hear that?" he asks. Oh no, whoever it is can hear me! I try to run faster but I just accidentally took out a tree, oops.
"Yes. Take a couple of the older ones that will soon be disposed of to bring whatever vampire is out there here. I want them alive. Understood? They need to be questioned." she hissed. Then I heard them both run away. Phew that was too close, I thought. The trees are starting to clear out. I'm almost home free! I am at the edge of the tress so I stop and look around then I feel a hard body crash into mine. Ah, poop. I thought too soon. We rolled and then he took my wrists and pinned me.
"Let me go! Barbarian!" I screamed. Then a couple more vampires showed up a second after I had screamed.
"Major, how does Maria expect us to bring her this one alive?" the one struggling to hold me asked the scary, blonde one that is covered in scars. Mr Covered-In-Scars doesn't say anything he just slowly and silently walks over to this brute and I. When he is standing right beside my head I am hit with fear.
"Well, I reckon it won't be much of a problem. Will it ma'am? You won't 'cause us any trouble will ya?" I just shake my head from side to side in fear of this man. "See boys? She won't be givin' us any trouble. Now miss, if we were to let you up would you run?" he asked me.
"If you promise not to kill me." I managed to squeak out.
"I promise. Now Wayne, let the nice lady up please." Scars said. The brute, Wayne, let go of me and I shot up and backed away a little. "Ma'am, we have a deal." he said so I stopped backing away. "What's your name miss? Mine is Major Jasper Whitlock." After Jasper introduced himself he tipped an imaginary hat.
"Isabella Marie Vanderbilt." I said with a curtsey. Old habits die hard apparently.
"The missin' twin?" he asked with a strange look on his face.
"Yes, that would be me." I said a little wary about where exactly this was heading.
"Wow, I never thought that I'd have a chance at meetin' a Vanderbilt! After we get everything calmed down at the camp. We have to talk. Now if you would be as so kind as to accompany me so no one gets hurt we can get everythin' over and done with." He said while offering me his arm. His accent makes me want to laugh. However, his words put me at ease and I take his arm and we ran back to his so-called-camp. "Maria?" he called and a woman appeared almost instantaneously.
"Ah, very good. Very good indeed Jasper. I'm so happy you caught this little spy." she purred while rubbing her hands up and down his arms. Then she looked at me, "So who are you spyin' for you little wench?"
"No one miss. I was just passing through." I said while wringing my hands behind my back nervously.
"Jasper is she tellin' us any lies?" She asked him while glaring daggers at me.
"No Maria. She's tellin' us the whole truth. She's too afraid to lie to us. Our reputation precedes
us." Jasper said that last sentence rather sadly.
"Do you work for the Volturi?" she asked. Do I look like I work for them? I wanted to ask.
"No, I have only recently been acquainted with our kings. Why would you want to know? Are you trying to contact them?" I asked her.
"Are you tryin' to be funny? I'm not laughin'. You are at my mercy deary. So I suggest you only answer the questions. Not ask any of your own that aren't any of your darn business." she snarled. I looked down at my feet, letting my hair fall into a curtain over my face so I could roll my eyes at her too-large ego.
"Maria, what are we gonna do with her?" Jasper asked, "she doesn't seem lethal or anythin'" it was an excruciating minute or two before she answered.
"We'll keep an eye on her for a couple of days before lettin' her go," she told Jasper, then added to me, "Which means sweetheart, that you'll be stayin' with us for longer than you planned. Any questions?"
"Am I going to be allowed to hunt or are you planning on starving me?" I asked lifting my head and letting my hair fall away from my face. I tucked it as I waited her response.
"Naw, I won't starve ya. I've got a whole army to take you down if you get too wily. So starving you would be a bit pointless. So you will hunt with Jasper for some humans the next time he goes to town."
"I do not drink from humans though. Will you allow me to hunt actual animals."
"Why? Animal blood is so disgustin'! Have ya ever had the sweet nectar that pumps through human veins? It's most certainly a delicacy," Said the other vampire that was with Jasper's group.
"It is murder!" I shouted at him.
"Don't be getting' your knickers in a twist little girly," said the one named Wayne. If I could have I would have just blushed fiercely at what he just said.
"How dare you! You ungrateful, extremely rude, pompous jerk. Do you not realize that you are in the presence of ladies? That kind of vulgar talk is just the kind of thing I expect from lowlifes. But after the way you man handled me earlier, I can not say that I am not surprised by your harsh words." I stated making him visibly shake in anger.
"You little bi-" he started but Jasper cut him off.
"She's right Wayne that is no way to be talkin' around, much less to, a lady. I think you need to go on 'bout your business. You're no longer needed."
"Watch your self little missy." Wayne said and then ran off as did the other vampire.
"We won't be lettin' her leave for quite some time so until that time Major, she's your responsibility. Don't let me down now." Maria purred at him and ran off as well.
"So Miss Isabella, let's talk a walk and get better acquainted. Shall we?" he asked offering me his arm. I took it without hesitation because there was just something about his man that put me at ease.
"Where are you from Jasper?" I asked as we started walking at a human pace towards his camp.
30 Years Later
"Jasper," I whined, "Who is she making you murder this time?"
"She wants me to murder Charlotte." he said in a monotone. Oh no not her!
"Oh, Jasper you can not! She is our friend and Peter's mate. Peter has been nothing but a brother to you. You can not kill his mate! She is my friend too!" I ranted at him.
"Maria asked me personally but you're right, I can't murder my friend's girl! Let's go talk to Peter." he said and we started searching for him. We found him with Charlotte under a tree kissing like there was no tomorrow. And if Jasper follows Maria's orders then there will not be one for Charlotte. "Peter, Charlotte. We need to talk with you two." Jasper states solemnly.
"What is the problem Major?" Peter asks.
"Do we need to start preparin' for another battle?" Charlotte asks.
"No, Maria gave Jasper an order to kill you Char." I blurted out.
"But I won't! We came here to warn you. Run away now." Jasper said.
"We can't leave without you Major. You're like a brother to me." Peter said.
"I can't leave Maria." he said.
"Yes you can Jasper. There is a better way of living outside of this war. This war is just destroying lives. We do not have to fight for our meals. Especially not if you three switch to the animal diet. There is no guilt in it. You would no longer be a murderer. Jasper you wouldn't have to feel the overwhelming fear that the humans give off when you feed from them." I told them.
"It's temptin' darlin' it really is. But what 'bout Maria?" Jasper asked.
"She is just using you so that she can claim her territory. I mean come on. Would she not have already had you destroyed if it was not for your talent? She only wants your power. Anyway, I heard a rumor that the Volturi have been seen in the area. You know they will destroy every single vampire they catch in this mess. So we need to get out now."
"Will you come with us Jasper? We don't have much time." Charlotte said scared while holding onto Peter.
"Miss Bella, is right Jasper. If we all stay I sense the end to all of our existence." Peter said.
"And what if we go Peter? What do you sense then?" Jasper asked him.
"You will find your mate. If we leave right now." Peter said happy for Jasper. I am happy for him too! Oh I wonder what she will look like!
"Then what are we waiting for?" Jasper asked with a grin. Then we all took off to the north.
(AN: Hi readers! Long time no write huh? Well sorry about that I've been a bit busy with babysitting, job hunting, VBS puppet stuff, writing a book, reading, and enjoying my summer! Woo! I still can't get over the fact that I'll be a senior next year! EEP! It just blows my mind! Well anyways how have you guys been? What did you think of this chapter? Did you guys like it? I'm so sorry that it is king of short but hey, this is where I wanted the chapter to end. Anywho I gotta go! I've not been feeling too good! And I've got some weird bite on my ankle! YUCK! Well let's hope I feel better and write up another chapter for you guys! I do not own twilight!)
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