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The cabin by the picturesque waterfall was filled with sound. The sounds of moaning, of growling, even a little screaming in ecstasy and a lot of words of love and devotion. Bella may have looked like every other seventeen-year-old virgin, but she was a fifty-eight-year-old witch. A witch who'd saved herself for her future life partner, but this didn't make her a nervous uneducated participant for the first tender joining with the vampire below her and now the more ardent one.
She was at long last, releasing a passion which had been laying dormant inside of her and he was enthralled. The air crackled around them with a powerful energy, her hair was lifting from her body. But not in a freaky horror movie kind of way or in a comic book reaction to a shock style. No, it floated and undulated with her passion, the ends caressing the body of her lover and he groaned at the sensation, the sheer eroticism of it all.
This was round two of their love fest; round one had been slow, romantic and loving. Consummately gentle and reverent. They had made love with each other. This time it was much more primal, it was almost feral and it was out and out fucking! There was no other way to describe it as their bodies slapped against each other; Bella had spelled her own body to withstand the powerful attentions of her mate. Able to accept all he was capable of giving and he was beyond grateful.
There was no holding back now, no slow human pace. This was vampire sex in all it's glory, they had fought for dominance and Jasper for once submitted to the woman who held his heart. It wasn't as if he gained nothing from it. There is no shame in receiving passion, or in giving it. So he lay there staring up into the eyes of the woman riding his cock with a fervour he had never felt before. He felt alive for once, not just as a vampire, but as a man, a man in love.
He was sure the tables would be turned soon enough and she would see a side of him that would make her heart skip a beat. The Major could also be passionate, he wasn't just a killer, he was an ardour filled being. Jasper never saw himself as two people; there was the gentle more human side of him and the dominant, more forceful vampire side. Others separated him into Jasper and the Major, but to him, he was both equally, able to change at will.
His eyes snapped up once more at the slightly vicious snarl from the woman he loved and he felt all her emotions flooding his body, she was almost feral in her demeanour and he loved it. He saw a sudden glint and realised Bella had given herself the means to mark him as hers. He grabbed her hips and sitting up he slammed her down on himself repeatedly, they were both so close to orgasm.
"Do it darlin', bite me. Make me yours!" he demanded of her and she smiled wickedly showing him her elongated canines,
"You too, baby! It won't hurt me, won't turn me unless I let it!" she purred and he felt himself stiffen even more,
It took only three more thrusts and they came together, both biting down on the other's neck. Thus triggering not only a second orgasm, but the skies to erupt with thunder and lightning. It was like a light show out there, many stopped to look up at the sky and smile. Every witch and wizard in Forks knew exactly what that meant, having been warned years ago. An elemental witch had lost her virginity, thus her power would grow in strength and resilience.
It was a strange but well-documented thing, they had to release pent up energy into the atmosphere at their climax. This was so they didn't hurt their lover or themselves. So although it was their second round, it was her witch's release, this time as it was more an emotional one. Charlie Swan heaved a sigh, his daughter was all grown up now, and he was both sad and happy for Bella. She deserved love just as much as anyone else and having her powers unlocked.
As the blissed-out couple lay panting in the aftermath Bella started to giggle. Jasper smiled asking her what was going on. Once she explained he face-palmed himself,
"Great, now everyone knows includin' your father? I'm a dead man!" he pretended to be scared,
"You're a dead man anyway baby, so it doesn't matter! Now could you suck your venom back out, please. I put a little shield bubble in my neck to stop the venom penetrating, for now" she half-laughed back at him.
Jasper was stunned, wow she was amazing, he thought as he gently placed his lips around his mark and withdrew the venom until her blood was clear. Bella's body shivered and shook with suppressed passion as he gently caressed her skin with his tongue. Dear god, that was erotic she mused as she smoothed her hair down.
"Sorry about the Hollywood vampire fangs, but I didn't know how else to make them," she said sheepishly,
"It was hot darlin' and really sexy. I liked it, I liked it a lot. We should revisit that sometime!" Jasper said nuzzling her neck, which was now free of venom, but still showed his mating mark clearly on her.
TCHBTE
Carlisle was obviously more than a little intrigued by the thought that what they had called gifts were not that at all. Bella told him a gift was a hangover from your human life, like an enhancement of a trait you once had. Like Emmett's strength and Edward speed. But in some cases, it became more another ability, like ESP was to humans. But that power was magical based, you were born human with it in a latent state and it cannot be stopped by any gift.
The reason the Volturi weren't aware was because they had had the power-based witch twins with them for so long and a power works on a power unlike a gift. For instance, Demetri probably never noticed he never really knew where Alice was. He saw the others but not her he assumed she was away or even subconsciously just placed her there where she should be.
Bella explained she now knows her shield is a second power from Renee's side of the family because it stopped the Cullens hearing, seeing or feeling anyone and the nomads from escaping. They had compiled a list of the Volturi and put them in the two categories once their gift or power was explained:
Name Power
Afton Volturi - Y - Illusionist (Invisibility)
Alec Volturi - Y - Healer (Anaesthetist)
Aro Volturi N
Chelsea Volturi - Y - Memory (Bond) Manipulator
Corin Volturi N
Demetri Volturi N
Heidi Volturi - Y - Siren
Jane Volturi - Y - Healer (Pain controller)
Marcus Volturi - Y - Soul Reader (bond reader)
Renata Volturi - Y - Defender (Shield)
Of the seven with powers, only three were dangerous, Jane, Alec and Chelsea. Caius, Felix, Santiago, Sulpicia and Anthenodora Volturi had no gifts or powers. Felix's strength was just like Emmett's and Santiago's speed just like Edward's. Other guard's status was not known at this time.
"How does Aro read the ones with powers then?" Rose quizzed Bella really interested in all of this new information.
"They obviously don't realise they can stop him and just open their minds to him as he expects and as everyone else does!" Bella replied thoughtfully,
"How on earth do you think Jane the pain is a healer?" Emmett asked confused,
"Carlisle, when she uses her power is she straining or relaxed?" Bella asked holding up a hand to Emmett,
"Strained, whereas Alec is beyond relaxed. Although he uses his hands and she does not, but she says the word pain every time!" Carlisle exclaims, realising, at last, the witch connection.
"She's strained because she has been trained to use her power in reverse. A healer would calmly take the pain away. Her power is spoken, his is hand controlled. What about Chelsea?" Bella now inquired,
"Unspoken and no strain whatsoever!" he replied sadly,
"Then she is actually the most dangerous of the three. A silent assassin!" Jasper said from beside Bella and they all nodded,
"Well let's hope we never have to cross paths with her or them, then!" Esme said bringing Bella a cup of coffee and firmly closing the discussion.
Bella would put all this information into the library tomorrow and it would update the database itself and in addition, work out every other vampire's gift or power from now on. She loved that with magic you only needed to do something once. Now if she looked up Jasper it would say he had the gift of Pathokinesis or Empathy and Peter a cognitive power of the Oracle.
TCHBTE
The next couple of weeks alternated between, practising for the 'Wars' and making love. Now that they had committed Jasper and Bella were insatiable. The Cullens had slid seamlessly now into everyday life in Forks. Emmett had his permission to tunnel out to the Sound and he and Peter set to like demented moles and had it done in a couple of days. Anyone that saw them laughed at their antics. As one dug the way forward underground the other ran over-ground, stamping their feet and shouting left a bit or right a bit when they got a reply.
No need for fancy equipment when you're a vampire. It deepened as they reached the coast quite near to La Push. So that the entrance was always underwater and therefore always flooded. It would have to be a horrendous drought to sever the link. Having the tunnel also makes removing the detritus from the area easier for Emmett. He could bring it up and load vans directly inside outbuildings he'd built for storage, out of sight of the house.
Peter and Charlotte ever the wanderers were staying for the games and then off for a jaunt around their various properties. They knew they were always welcome in Forks and would visit often, but they were nomads at heart and had no wish to be tied down. No-one needed to ask them to keep Forks a secret, their sire, who Peter thought of as a brother and Char more like a brother-in-law lived here and that would seal their lips forever.
Soon the day of the 'Wars' dawned and everyone gathered in the centre of Forks by the pond to hear the rules and cheer on their friends and favourite team. The spectator's and council could watch the team on a live link, but none of the other teams could see what the competition was doing. Each team had a fairy with them who was filming them and relaying any information from the adjudicators.
Theste was paired with Jasper and Bella and it was her first games since she came of age. She, it turned out was actually Princess Theste. Being Selente's younger sister, therefore Edward's new sister-in-law and it was apparent she had a little crush on him. Jasper smirked to himself, she'd learn, Edward was changed yes, but fundamentally he was still Edward.
By the end of the day, her allegiance would have changed and her focus would now be firmly on Jasper. He was just being himself, but that was all it took. Ever the gentleman and innately kind man it was what drew the ladies to him. Bella found the whole thing amusing to start with but you could never turn your back on a fairy,
"Don't eat or drink anything she offers you for goodness sake, its how they court you. You'll end up like Edward if you do and I'll kill you both!" Bella whispered and he had the feeling she meant it.
"Don't worry darlin', I have eyes only for you" he whispered back before purposely kissing her in full view of Theste and all of Forks.
It was a fast-paced game, people popping up left right and centre. But with her shield and Jasper's speed, nobody got any hits on them. They, on the other hand, had splattered almost everyone with a myriad of childish hexes. Bella was getting so carried away she was even trying out some of the Harry Potter ones and damned if the didn't work! That confused Julie to begin with until someone realised what she'd done.
"Bella, no illegal hexes!" A booming voice said over the tannoy system, "Come see me tomorrow and we'll see if they can be incorporated into our style and register them!"
Jasper laughed and Bella shrugged as if to say it was worth a try. Their points were amended for the half dozen she'd done. But it wasn't much because they were spoken and hand-controlled. They took a couple of breaks throughout the day for Bella to eat and drink. Jasper touched nothing, terrified to even get a crumb on him as Theste was watching him closely.
"If you eat somethin' fairy, what will happen?" he asked when they were alone for a few moments,
"Nothing, I'm the wrong gender. But no kissing till I've cleaned my teeth, just in case she's spiked it all!" she replied and now he was more worried, these fairies were tenacious.
"Is there a shortage of males in their world?" he asked,
"No, they just like variety. You know the old saying don't you?" she giggled back to him and he huffed glad she was finding it funny.
But what he didn't know was Bella had him shielded, also had a couple of protection spells on him and an antidote in her pocket. If it's administered within three minutes he would be okay. This was her mate and she was not letting anyone steal him away. Fairies saw any unmarried male as fair game and Bella was going to remedy that very soon. They had no reason to wait now they knew she wouldn't go bad when turned.
Unknown to her, Peter and Jasper had been away at Seattle doing some serious jewellery shopping less than two days ago. He intended to ask her tonight to be his wife, but now thought during the games would send a signal to everyone that he and she were well and truly taken. He nodded to himself, yes at the award ceremony when all eyes would be on her that's when he'd do it.
It was a cosmic witch's engagement ring, which showed the lunar cycle of the planets and wrapped the finger. Charlie had pointed the way after he'd asked him for his blessing and they had gone to the trading post on Kellogg Island. He had it in his pocket now and was getting more and more excited as the day started to wind down. They were going to be the clear winners this year and he knew that would make Bella very happy.
TCHBTE
"I'm bored Aro! Find me, someone, to kill or something. I care not" Caius whined and Aro shook his head in disgust,
If he kept this up there would be no one left but vampires to kill. Almost all other supernaturals were in hiding, trying to avoid Caius' rampages. He had just recently decimated Russia and now he was bored again. Sometimes Aro wished he had never turned Caius, but he'd needed a bloody thirsty killer back then, but not now. Now he was becoming a liability, Marcus refused to be in the same room as him unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Enough Caius! When will you understand you can't just keep on killing? What's next other vampires, then us until you're alone on the planet! Grow up and shut up" Aro snapped at the petulant child king,
"You always say that! You always spoil my fun!" he shouted stomping out of the room and Marcus flitted in as he left,
"Aro, we can't keep this up! Do you realise the Volturi are hiding more species than they are themselves! Why do we tolerate him? Kill the fool and be done with it before he brings us all down with him" Marcus whispered to his brother,
"I know, I know!" was all Aro said and if he'd known what was to come he would have struck Caius down where he stood not five minutes ago.
A delegation from the witches was about to descend on the Volturi to complain about their dual menace. Well, what they thought was a menace, but in reality, it was something they both feared. Vampire/Witch hybrids, one because they didn't understand their strength and the other because they did. But Caius was about to make that all immaterial by his stupidity.
TCHBTE
They were in the last hour of the games and Bella and Jasper were clear winners already. His excitement was starting to radiate out of him and they were barely attacking anyone anymore. They were now ambling slowly towards the town centre. He kept hugging her and kissing her hand, her face, her lips and she was laughing radiantly, buoyed up by his projections. Even Treste had stopped trying to ensnare him as aggressively; she too was infected by his happiness.
The siren to end the games sounded and everyone returned once more to the pond. There was much hilarity and back-slapping, possibly egged on by that excited, nervous energy of Jasper's. As the third-place winners were announced Jasper steadied himself, he'd never asked someone to marry him before. He was starting to second guess himself as the second place was announced.
That was until he caught his brother's thumbs-up signal and he relaxed a little. Peter was never wrong, so he knew now, she would say yes. Their names were announced as the outright winners and Bella pulled him forward to receive the trophy. He barely heard the speech Romain made, watched lovingly as Bella graciously accepted it on their behalf and as she turned to him he dropped to one knee.
A hush fell over Forks as everyone held their collective breaths. It had been many years since a couple had declared themselves in the witch community.
"Darlin', I love everythin' about you. The way you laugh, the way you put everyone before yourself, except in competitions it appears!" he said and the crowd sniggered, he was right,
Jasper took her hand in his, as the other held out the beautiful ring that twinkled in the evening light.
"Bella, will you be mine for eternity, will you marry me?" he asked he sweetly and she smiled,
Tears were running down her face, happy tears of course. He always knew exactly what to say and when to say it she thought as she to dropped to her knees,
"Yes, yes Jasper it would be my privilege and my honour to be your wife" she replied as their lips met and he slid the ring firmly onto her finger,
The crowd broke into thunderous applause and Bella blushed slightly as she to pulled a box from her pocket. It had been there all day next to the antidote, as she searched for the right moment.
"Since we're already down here Major," she said opening it to reveal a tree root ring with a small jasper stone the colour of his eyes, embedded in it.
Jasper threw his head back and laughed heartily, she was his perfect match. He held out his hand to her and she slipped on the ring. As they were about to rise Romain cleared his throat silencing the crowd once more.
"As you two have committed to binding yourselves together, I will bind your rings. These rings are a symbol of your unity and as such are now bound only unto you. Never to come off, only death can remove them and by death, I mean final death, not transitional death. If one of you is ever lost the other will find you with the power of these bonded rings" Romain said passing his hand over their rings and Jasper felt it almost lock in place,
Everyone rushed forward now, the women to admire her ring, the men to laugh and joke at his expense. But Jasper was beyond happy, the future he hoped held only good for them. So as one vampire family celebrated a joyous engagement on this side of the world. The ruling family were about to be thrown into chaos on the other.
TCHBTE
If everyone hadn't been at the games and then Bella's impromptu engagement party, then someone might have seen or heard the book in the archive shudder and shake. Several fell to the floor and many new ones appeared. Several greyed out, meaning the death of the person mentioned on the pages. A war was coming, but not just for the people of Forks, but for the whole supernatural world as they all knew it.
Two men had brought Armageddon down on them all, one with his need to kill for nothing but sport and his growing madness. The other with his arrogance at assuming he could control the monster, his brother had become at his request. It would only come to light the following day when Bella went to the archives to update them on her information about the Volturi from the other day.
Horror was the only reaction one could describe, by looking at Bella Swan's face the next morning. Something monumental had occurred, but what? She quickly set off the alarm that brought all of the witch community running,
"Dear gods of old! Close the boundaries! Warn the other leaders! I believe hell has arrived in the supernatural world and we must defend ourselves against it" Romain said taking charge and sending envoys to the other Fae,
"What has happened? What's going on?" Alina asked her husband,
"I don't know yet, but I sense danger and hatred will cause widespread fear" he replied and all were stunned,
"If I may Sir? I just got a picture of what has happened. Caius Volturi has killed a delegation of witches within the walls of Volterra, it should have been a safe place, as set down in their treaty. They were there to discuss vampire/witch hybrids of all things. He rampaged through the place killing everyone including your head of the world council of witches Sebastian Le Sorcière! This leaves a void, which will be filled by a known vampire hater Armand Milfoil!
Aro was unable to control his brother or the ensuing chaos. Marcus has fled into hiding, with Heidi and Renata. I think he knows more about powers than we assumed. Volterra is barricaded up now to keep all out, but it is useless against magic. Caius is chained in the dungeon, finally having gone completely insane. But the witches want war and the destruction of all vampires!" Peter said quietly, but everyone heard him.
This was worse than any could imagine, living there in a small rural community with little or no ties to the larger supernatural world. It was scary and unthinkable to them, that miles away one fool could bring destruction to them all. They felt helpless in the face of such stupidity and wanton destruction. Aro Volturi's arrogance was coming back to bite them all.
Jasper and Bella decided if this was their ends of days then they would die together and married. So while the world held their breath in anticipation, Forks celebrated the joining of the two warring races by the marriage of Belladonna Mariette Swein and Major Jasper Whitlock. He was unsure about changing her now, but she held firm and said nothing and no one had the right to stand in the way of their future.
So it was decided that on the night of their marriage Jasper would turn his bride and she would become the world's first-ever Elemental witch/vampire hybrid with a shield. Having two witch powers had already set her apart. Now she would possess the strength of a vampire to add to her already full arsenal. In truth, she would become not only the strongest witch but the strongest vampire too.