Chapter 13: Transformations

Caverns near the Ranch TX

[Bella's POV]

I know Pete, Charlotte and Jasper are nervous about their transformation into 'regular' vampires. They will have an easier life by not being 'Cold Ones'. They won't have to take lives to feed: even though they are providing a valuable service to humanity taking out the worst of ones to walk the planet. They will be able to blend in with the human population once we make them daylight rings. Hopefully we will find a component in the ceremony where they won't need them.

Elijah has heard from his siblings and they will be here two days from now. He has told them about our little group and they really want to meet us. Damon has been grumbling some. He makes sure that I have some of his blood every morning and every time we make love or just go for a quickie. I really think he gets high knowing other males can sense I'm "taken." I guess I'm not much better, I am possessive too. I will find a way to deal with his 'old flame' Katherine if the bitch ever shows up.

We are all meeting here soon to go through what each of us needs to do in the 'ceremony' to convert Charlotte, Pete and Jasper. I will be working Earth and Air components, Angela will be working the Astral component, Damon will be doing the Water component, Elżbieta will be doing the Electricity component and Elijah will be doing the fire component. We are going to do a run through without anyone in the pool to see what happens and where we need to make adjustments. Elijah and Damon have donated two vials of their blood: one for the run through and one for the actual ceremony.

Both Charlotte and Angela worked together to determine we can do this at any time, we don't have to worry about any kind of Astrological event, like the full moon or eclipse. Elijah has gotten good at creating fire. Angela and I taught the gang how to make S'mores this week. Elżbieta enjoys working with electricity. She has zapped Damon a time or two when he made an inappropriate comment. Pete has been zapped quite a few times. Charlotte just laughs at him, when he tries to hide behind her. I've gotten Pete soaking wet a few times when he's not paying attention.

"Ok folks it's time to see how to work this thing." Charlotte rounds us all up to head up to the caverns. "Oh for god's sake lighten up people. We can do this." Pete looks back at her, "good pep talk."

Elżbieta zaps him lightly on the left buttock cheek. He jumps. "Behave."

"Women always sticking together," he grumbles.

I laugh, "You got that right."

We gather around the pool that Elijah and I worked on the other day. Charlotte, Peter and Jasper lay down in the pool. The size is correct and the depth of the water covers them barely so they would just have to move a few inches up to catch their breath. They get out of the pool. Each of us that are not in the pool stand equal distance apart to channel out energies into the pool. Charlotte pulls out the two vials of blood and releases them into the pool. While she, Pete and Jasper stand behind us, each one of us starts channeling our energy into the pool.

Nothing happens. I sigh. "Jasper, Pete and Charlotte please return to the pool. Nothing is going to happen if you are not in it."

They enter the pool again and lay down next to each other. Each one of us participating sits on the edge of the pool cross-legged like we are sitting around a campfire equal distance apart facing the center of the pool. We start to channel our energies again. The pool starts to lighten up as if it has one giant underwater pool light. A small spherical electrical ball floats about six feet over the center of the pool. A Fire ring is created around the circumference of the pool about five feet over our heads. It is being held there by a mini circular jet stream of air. Mist starts overflowing from the pool. The chamber is filled with the sound of crystal chimes. Then the whole extravaganza stops.

Pete, Charlotte and Jasper gasp for air as they sit up. They exit the pool together. They no longer have crystal skin. They look just like the rest of us. Pete has dark blue eyes, Charlotte has hazel eyes and Jasper has brown eyes now. Elijah hands each one of them a daylight ring designed just for them, just in case.

I notice there is a crystal lining to the pool that wasn't there before we worked our energies together. "Look guys the pool sparkles now."

Charlotte laughs, "Better it than us."

Damon hands each one of them a blood bag. "I'm not sure you if you are in transition or not. But this can't hurt."

Pete takes a swig of his, "I would like AB negative next time." Charlotte pops him on the back of the head. "You aren't that picky. Quit being a jackass."

"Ouch, I can feel that now."

"Good. I can work with that." Charlotte smirks back at him. She quietly sips on her blood bag.

Elijah is watching them. "How is the bloodlust?"

"I can barely feel it, compared to before it is mild." Jasper responds.

"How about the emotional crystal ball thing you got going on?" Pete asks him.

"It's dialed down and more manageable, thanks for asking Ass." He responds to Pete's razzing.

[Damon's POV]

I know I'm paranoid. I am watching the three newly turned vampires closely. My mate and Angela are still human. I know if I called Bella my mate out loud she would just roll her eyes at me. I can't help if my instinctual drive to protect her sometimes goes into overdrive. My instinct now is to take her and run. I am getting the same vibes from Elijah. He is standing in front of Angela, making sure she is several feet away from Jasper, Peter and Charlotte. I wouldn't want to be one of them if he really thought they were a threat to Angela. She has her hand placed on his back to comfort him. I know exactly how far Bella is away from me. Close enough for me to grab her and run.

Jasper looks over to both of us. "We aren't going to harm your mates. They are family now. Try to dial it down a notch or two."

I pull Bella into my embrace, which seems to calm me considerably. Elijah is holding Angela also.

"That's better." Jasper shakes his head. "I understand, this is all new to us too."

[Charlotte's POV]

I see a car approaching the house rapidly. "Hey y'all we need to head back to the house quickly. We have incoming."