A/N: Here it is! The next Chapter of Pinky Promise. Since the last Chapter I have gained 300 followers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Really, I would have not have expected for PP to get as far as it did, but I am thankful for everyone who has favorited and followed this story. Each alert makes me make sure that I don't stop writing and finish this story for you all. Enough rambling! I hope you all enjoy this chapter and as always! Review and Enjoy!

Story: Pinky Promise

Rated: M

Parings: BellaxEdward, AlicexOCxJasper (Polyamorous), CarlislexEsme, RosaliexEmmett

Summary: Bella should have asked how to pronounce Santa when she was younger, who would've thought she made a pinkie promise with the devil herself?

"It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him."
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

Chapter 21: Plan A..or is it B?

Jasper sighed as he watched his wife run around the house, pausing at intervals to brace herself with an oncoming vision. The end result would leave the petite woman shouting out in frustration and moving on to a different task, seemingly trying to make sure the new future would be in the family's favor. Jasper looked down to his side as he heard a stifled yawn grace his senses.

Lilith had come downstairs, awakened from her slumber from the commotion that Alice was creating on the first floor.. A scarred hand graced his arm as she hummed. Jasper noted in mild amusement how his mate was looking incredulously at Alice. Looking up, black eyes met gold.

"En Geraa,is Alice alright?"

The euphonious tone held drowsiness to it as Lilith rubbed her eyes. Jasper grunted as he leaned down to place a kiss on her temple.

"Nothing to worry about darlin'." he replied. "Shes caught up in the moment trying to see how the meeting with Sam will go today, but it seems her gift isn't cooperating with her today."

"Oh."

Lilith's eyes followed the person of said topic, once again Alice froze, eyes glazing over with an oncoming vision. This one was longer than usual, and with each passing second, Alice's brow seemed to divot further in frustration. When she snapped out of it, the woman released a frustrated growl, sat herself in the floor and rubbed her temples. Jasper quickly knelt in front of her, taking her small hands within his own and rubbing the tops of them with her thumbs.

"What did you see love?" He asked.

Alice shook her head vehemently, eyes closed and teeth clenched. "Nothing!" she wailed. "And that's the problem!" She quickly stood back up pacing again. "I don't know if it's the wolves interfering with my gift or just the outcome of the plan if it goes awry!"

Her face was contorted in confusion, the frown marring her face did not deserved to be placed on the cheerful vampire. To Jasper and Lilith, it was out of place on their mate.

"Alice," Lilith began, she stepped up to Alice this time, placing her hand on her shoulders. "Everything is going to be alright. Focus here on this moment, than what is to come, you're going to run yourself ragged."

Alice's eyes softened as she stared at Lilith, love and concern emulated from her being and as much as Alice wanted to forgo her advice, she found herself releasing a soft sigh and nodding.

Jasper chuckled as Lilith beamed and gave a kiss on Alice's nose. Alice herself smiled back and giggled, taking Lilith's hand in her own and squeezing it.

"Good!" Lilith exclaimed. "Now do we know when the meeting will take place?"

"It should be some time this afternoon, although that can vary, considering the circumstances." Alice replied. She shook her head and sighed once more as she stood up, still holding onto Lilith's hand. "I suppose we should just assume the worst then."

"That's the spirit!" Lilith quipped.

Jasper laughed softly at the exchange and shook her head. "You should get changed Lilith. I'm sure you don't want to be run ragged by Alice in your pajamas today."

Lilith waved her hand in dismissal, grumbling playfully and giving him a mock salute. "Yes sir." With a cheeky grin, the woman snapped her fingers and gone were her makeshift pj's that consisted of a pair of Alice's sweatpants and a t-shirt from Jasper. Now Lilith wore a nice pair of jeans and a burgundy sweater, she winked at a giggling Alice and a sighing Jasper.

Jasper's exasperation wasn't without fondness, he shook his head and gave a quick peck on Lilith's lips. "You're in a good mood." He murmured.

The two vampires in the room watched as Lilith nodded, bouncing on the balls of her feet. "Regardless of what Alice is worrying her pretty little head over, I feel good about today."

"Oh?" Jasper arched his eyebrow and Lilith hummed in confirmation.

"Oh yes, I feel it it my bones."

Bella entered the room at this point, and overhearing the triad's conversation she snorted. Walking up to stand beside her demonic friend she placed an arm around her shoulders. "You should listen to her you know. Being as old as dirt, she knows things."

Lilith scoffed and nudged Bella playfully against her shoulder. The two made eye contact and Jasper and Alice felt left out of the silent conversation they seemed to be having. It was odd, for the past couple days he watched as his mate seemed to argue with Bella. Of course Edward couldn't read their minds to decipher what they were thinking, Jasper had to rely on his empathy. The indignation spikes from Bella every time brown eyes met black was telling. From Lilith it seemed to be determination and a slight hint of fear, regardless, the emotions came and went in the literal blink of an eye.

Of course Jasper didn't really want to pry. Lilith and Bella have known each other for years, surely a simple spat between friends was nothing to worry about. He watched as Bella quite literally dragged Lilith to the kitchen, making sure she would eat Esme's country breakfast creation. Beside him, Alice stiffened once more at an oncoming vision, it only lasted a few moments, but in the end the woman scowled and shook her head. Jasper felt Alice's hand intertwine with his own as the seer attempted to calm herself.

"I guess I have no choice but to listen to you two." Alice sighed then began to chew her lip. "I hate not knowing things." She grumbled.

Jasper laughed softly and leaned down to give his wife a loving and comforting kiss. It seemed to make Alice relax even more and Jasper made sure to pump a little calm into the kiss, making sure Alice wouldn't go into a frantic frenzy the second he took off. Pulling back, Jasper grinned as Alice gave him her own smile. Soon, she too was dragging the major into the kitchen, an attempt to distract their mind for what is to come.

Bella glared at Lilith to what seemed to be the tenth time in the past couple hours. Lilith pretended that she wasn't paying attention. In Bella's opinion she had a reason to burn holes into the back of her friend's head. They had been arguing at the topic at hand for a couple days now. It was foolish, utterly ridiculous and could very well get them all killed. Lilith had told her to calm down when she explained her plan to her, but it was just so daring and risky!

She huffed a harsh breath through her nostrils. Not to mention that this plan called for her blood. That was the kicker for Bella. Lilith was going to attempt to summon a demon, hopefully an ally to help them with this Victoria problem. There was a major flaw and issue with this plan. First off, Lilith wasn't in charge of hell anymore, meaning she couldn't use the powers that be to summon anyone that she liked. The fallen angel had told Bella that in order for this summoning to work, it would have to be through the old fashion way. Luckily they could skip the human sacrifice because it was a demon summoning a demon. Secondly, the old fashion way meant they needed human blood, via the only human in the Olympic coven.

Bella was adamant that she was against this impromptu plan, for all they know Lilith could summon someone working for Azza and it would be game over. She also advocated the summoning itself. They couldn't do it by themselves in a secured area without vampires simply for the issue Bella brought up earlier. Lilith could end up slipping up and summoning a minotaur. If that happened Lilith would not be able to protect Bella on her own or let a raging half-man half-bull rampage, rape, and pillage the small town of Forks.

The human found herself rubbing her temples as she sat at the island in the kitchen. Everyone was supposed to leave for the border in a few minutes. To others it may seem like a meeting to see if the wolves would join the fight, but to Bella it was a literal count down. Sometimes she wished she made a pinkie promise with a fairy and not Satan herself. Bella jumped as she felt a warm hand land on her shoulder. Looking up and seeing Lilith, Bella took her time to study her friend's face.

Lilith put up a seemingly perfect façade, the ebony woman's face devoid of any ticks or signs that she was nervous for the upcoming event. Her lips twitched as she gave Bella a reassuring smile, but her eyes told a different story. Bella could find herself getting lost into Lilith eyes, she wasn't sure if was the fact that they seemed to be an abyss, the depths of how dark they were was captivating and odd. She also mused that eyes being a window to the soul was literal to Lilith. Her eyes, her very physical being was her soul, Bella never dwelled to much on that aspect, the thought of it was still overwhelming for her. Regardless, Bella could tell that Lilith was scared, just as she was. Arguments be damned, what Bella was really scared of for all this was losing Lilith. She couldn't bear the thought of that notion.

Without a second thought Bella stood up and embraced Lilith, squeezing her tightly. She felt Lilith stiffen at the action, caught off guard, but then she felt Lilith's own strong arms squeeze her back in return and her head leaning into her shoulder.

"You're an idiot." She mumbled into Lilith's collar. Her friend's chest rumbled as Lilith chuckled softly.

"I know."

"This plan is stupid." Her fingers gripped into the sweater Lilith was wearing.

"I know."

"If you fuck this up, I'll kill you in the next life."

Lilith's laugh was louder this time and Bella pulled back from their hug to look at Lilith. Lilith stared back with a sheepish grin.

"I don't doubt it."

Bella crossed her arms and nodded, feeling a bit better about the situation if anything. It was good timing, because a minute later Edward and Jasper had come to tell them it was time to leave. Bella made sure positive affirmations were going through her mind as the family sped through the forest. At first Edward was a bit reluctant to be letting Bella join them for this meeting. He was just as jumpy as Alice was for an upcoming disaster with the wolves. A stern glare from Lilith and a tongue-lashing from herself put Edward's mind at ease, even if a little bruised.

When they finally made to the large clearing that was the border, Bella had stopped thinking of the best case scenarios and thought of the worse. Lilith summoning a volatile demon or completely fucking up the process and have five frenzy vampires itching to take a bite out of Bella's neck. She could feel Jasper's attempts to calm her down with a confused look on his face. Obviously she and Lilith didn't bother to tell the others of their plan, they most likely would not have agreed.

To keep her mind from thinking any more morbid outcomes, Bella focused on the others, she wasn't sure where exactly the border split off between Quileute and Cullen territory but she assumed it was close. Carlisle was front and center, arms placed behind his back and head held high with confidence. Fitting for a Coven leader, Esme was to his left and Edward to his right. The rest of the family stood behind Carlisle. Lilith was standing in between Jasper and Alice, Lilith and Alice respectively holding hands whilst Jasper's arm was placed around Lilith's waist.

It wasn't long until she heard Rosalie sniffed in disgust and gag, a sign that the smell of shifters were near by. Her assumptions were correct, the pack of wolves stepped out of the trees, the only two non-shifted being Sam himself and Jacob.

"Sam." Carlisle nodded to the Alpha.

Sam's eyes were glued onto Lilith before moving to glance at the patriarch, "Leech." He responded. "Give me one reason we shouldn't kill you for bringing more of your kind onto these lands." he sneered.

Bella had to hand it to Carlisle, his patience and downright fluidity of handling the question while not biting back to insult Sam was amazing.

"We did not mean for this." Carlisle began. "We killed the man who wanted to harm Bella almost a year prior. It was within our right as vampires to diffuse the threat that came to one of our covenmates."

Bella felt her heart swell in gratitude and familiarity for being part of the family. She was also now interested to ask Carlisle customs and courtesies within the vampire world, they seemed interesting.

"Victoria should have accepted this fact, however she is fueled by the rage of her mate being killed and fueled on revenge." Carlisle continued. "That's what we're here for. Not only to protect Bella, but to protect anymore innocent people being killed."

Sam growled and pointed at Lilith. "And what about her? The demon has brought a curse to this land and it has benefited the leeches that wish to do your human harm."

Carlisle seemed confused at this and it took Bella a moment to realize that Lilith never told the others about the other threat looming against them. All eyes turned to the woman in question and to Bella Lilith's face seemed grim.

"As much as it is hard to believe for you, that is not my doing." Lilith stated.

"Lies," Sam hissed. "The blood-suckers have become stronger and at times we fight both leech and demon at the same time."

"Lilith?" Carlisle questioned.

Bella took this opportunity to walk over to Lilith, making sure to give her moral support. The human watched as Lilith's jaw twitch, her eyes closed as she breathed out slowly and began to explain.

"It is under my assumption that the new king of hell, Azza, is building a mortal army alongside Victoria." Out of the corner of her eye Bella could see multiple jaws drop at this admission, regardless Lilith continued. "The only way that Victoria figured out that malevolent spirits are real is through one of the people she most likely turned. I assume that one of her newborns was a satanist and probably did a ritual and was surprised to see that it actually worked." Lilith shrugged. "Being a supernatural being gives bonuses to summoning or rituals. Anyways," the fallen angel began to rub her forehead.

"The other vampires you've ran into and fought have most likely bonded or split their souls with a demon. So now, not only do we need to fight against newborns, we need to fight against enhanced newborns AND demons."

The clearing was silent except for the low growls from the wolves directed at Lilith. To everyone this alliance now seemed impossible. Newborns were strong enough to fight against but this? Judging by everyone's faces, Bella could tell the next step would just be to pack up and run. Lilith caught eyes with Bella, it was time to pull the trump card.

"However," Lilith's voice broke through the silence of the clearing. "I do believe who you forget you're talking to." Lilith placed a hand on her chest, looking between the two factions of vampire and wolves. "I have ruled hell longer than Azza has been, I know every nook and cranny and every subject who put their trust in me. I have been in wars that have lasted thousands of years, this measly squabble will be child's play. If Victoria wants a war, she'll get one."

Everyone looked confused at the sudden dedication and grit that emitted from Lilith. Bella stood closer to Lilith, preparing for the next few moments in tense, yet fearful excitement. Quickly, before anyone could realize it, a ceremonial looking knife appeared out of thin air in Lilith's hand. Jasper and Alice yelled in surprise and jumped back as the snow surrounding Lillith's feet quickly melted and the grass below smoldered as if a wildfire had come through the forest. Bella stayed where she was, the buffer between the now freaked out Cullens and barking and teeth-gnashing wolves. She watched as Lilith seemingly danced around her, wherever Lillith's feet landed, smoldering grass was left in its place. It was quick and deliberate what came next. Lilith stood in front of Bella and the woman quickly called out.

"Hold your breath!" It was obviously for the Cullens, before they even had time to react, Lilith grasped one of Bella's hands firmly, palm facing up and with the knife Lilith held slashed horizontally, breaking delicate skin.

Bella hissed in pain. She was thankful that the Cullens took Lilith's advice, because all seemed still as crimson liquid seeped from her hand and onto to the ground below. Slowly and methodically Lilith closed Bella's bleeding hand, making it into a fist and guided her hand onto the markings she made on the ground. Bella crudely thought of it as a morbid connect the dots, but instead of the end result being a completed picture, it would be some type of spawn from the bowels of hell. She was also surprised that none of the supernatural creatures on either side of the border have killed each other yet. Considering that Lilith had just used her as a 'human sacrifice', all was going well...so far. The last drop of blood completed the summoning circle and as the demonic runes began to glow, Lilith took Bella into her arms and quickly jumped back to safety.

With a sense of urgency Lilith opened Bella's clenched and still bleeding fist. Taking a look Bella was surprised that the cut didn't seem that deep, but she didn't have time to dwell on that aspect because once she felt Lilith's tongue slid against her palm she yelled out in disgust.

"Aw! Geeze! Lilith, you said you didn't have to lick me!"

The serious atmosphere seem to dissolve at that as Bella watched in mild disgust and awe as heat filled her hand, and as Lilith wiped away the dried blood and saliva with snow Bella gasped as the shallow cut slashed on her hand mere moments ago had disappeared. Lilith snorted as she made sure no blood was left on Bella as she responded.

"I said I might not have to lick you, keyword, might."

Lilith's brow was furrowed and as if assured that her work and cleaning was impeccable she straightened herself and nodded. Looking up Lilith grinned and Bella took note that all of her teeth were sharpened. "Don't regret it though." Lilith continued. "You do taste good."

Bella scoffed and punched Lilith in the arm. However the light hearted moment was gone in an instant as Sam barked out.

"What did you do?"

His posture was tense and the veins in his neck bulged in exertion. Bella soon realized that he was trying to stop himself from shifting, she couldn't blame him. Looking back at the Cullens, she noted how chests were stilled and bright gold eyes had turned a few shades darker. Bella breathed a sigh of relief, they were lucky to take Lilith's warning seriously, but judging by the look on their faces they were not happy by the surprise.

"Hopefully I'm giving us an ally and not some demiurge that wants to eat your souls." Lilith says blandly and Bella had to hold back a laugh as the color seemed to drain out of Sam's face. Jacob looked shocked, he being the only one not saying anything yet at this meeting. In fact, Jacob was more focused on the pulsing and glowing circle on the ground in front of them. Lilith took care to make sure that the summoning circle wasn't crossing over to Quileute lands, who knows what Sam might have done if a demon popped up in front of him and his wolves.

Lilith pointed at the circle. "That, is a summoning circle. It's a bit motified though." she explained. "Usually if a regular old human were to do this, they would need an actual human sacrifice."

Jake looked like he wanted to faint.

"Luckily I, a demon myself, is doing the summoning so all I needed was a little bit of blood." She nodded to the Cullens, bowing her head slightly. "I apologize for keeping you all in the dark about this but I know if I told you this plan any sooner you all would probably stop me."

Carlisle inclined his head in understanding, the action telling Lilith she ought to continue. Nodding, Lilith did.

"Think of this circle like a beacon or a lighthouse. The pulsing is releasing a signal, a call and I hope that whoever receives this call is friendly. And if we get one ally, we'll be set."

Bella was impressed as her friends explained her methods. She could tell the wolves were unnerved from her unexpected shift and gain of demonic features. However, Lilith held herself and gave her reasonings in a calm and reassuring manner, making sure not to pour the water before it was boiled. She felt the presence of Edward slowly creep up next to here. Bella looked and smiled at her boyfriend. Soothing his worry with a kiss. "I'm alright." she murmured. She held up the hand that was cut, it was devoid of any evidence. "See? No blood, no harm, no foul."

His eyes flickered over Bella's form, just to be sure. When he was satisfied a large sigh of relief released from his lips and he pulled Bella into a reassuring embrace. Their moment was soon interrupted when a column of large flame erupted from the summoning circle and everyone tensed. This was it, Bella thought to herself, she knew that God probably wasn't going to listen to a plea about summoning a demon, but she could damn well try.

The flames were bright and hot and Bella watched as Lilith made sure that neither vampire or wolf came close to them. As the fire died down, Bella watches as the flames licked away at the runes and markings Lilith and her had created earlier and in its place a giant black spot, contrasting to the snow that surrounded them. Just as the fire erupted it was gone as quick as it came. Bella held her breathe preparing for the inevitable.

The figure that was summoned was small and familiar to Bella. She squinted her eyes and as the steam and smoke cleared and Bella was able to see better, a wide grin grew on her face.

"Icarus!"

"Mistress Bella?"

"Oh thank God." Lilith breathed.

Bella snorted at Lilith's slip and made sure to get a good look at the old Imp. He still looked the same as the last time Bella saw him. Although it seemed he gained a few more wrinkles to his ever aging face. The Imp blinked and raised a brow, looking at his surroundings before honing in on Lilith. The demon's scratchy voiced held relief as he quickly ran over to Lilith and called her name.

"Icarus, it's good to see yo-" Lilith wheezed as the Imp elbowed her in the stomach and as she bent over and wheezed to catch her breath, Icarus grabbed her by the ear.

Alice and Jasper were mere seconds away to jump in and protect their mate, but their worries ceased as they heard Bella's boisterous laughter and realized that Lilith was being scolded like a child.

"What were you thinking?" Icarus growled. "You could've summoned something far more volatile, you're lucky I was doing rounds and I caught a hold of your signature."

"Ah! Icarus, old friend, I yield! I had no other choice." Lilith hissed as she tried to pull away from the demons grip.

"You need to think!" Icarus roared, and it surprised everyone else that a raging voice could come from something so small. Seeing Lilith sag in his grip and head hung low, Icarus relented and released his hold.

Lilith sighed and rubbed her ear, remembering that others were with them she grumbled to herself and pointed to Icarus before waving her hand to everyone else.

"Everyone, this is Icarus, he's an imp, and a very old friend."

Bella was sure Jake had probably caught a million flies for how long his mouth has been hanging open for.

"He's going to be our key to win this battle." Lilith said.

Icarus narrowed his eyes as he assessed this situation, vampires and shifters working together was an interested situation indeed, what had his former queen and favorite human gotten into? "Lilith?" Icarus question.

Bella watched as Lilith inclined her head and responded. "What is it that you said to me a year prior old friend? To put back on the armor and act, was it not? I do not wish for the book of revelations to begin earlier than intended, and if I was in charge it would not come to fruition." She shrugged. "So, I'm now taking your advice that I foolishly ignored. If Azza wants a war, we'll give him a war."

Icarus gave Lilith a feral grin, his lone tusk seemingly making the action more menacing. "Well then, we can't go to war without strategy, and it seems you have gained some interesting allies." Tilting his head to look between the two factions, he nodded to himself. "There's no time to waste then, shall we begin?"

Codex Entry: Imps

Some see imps as the lowest creatures residing in the depths of hell. That is untrue, imps are formidable and deceptive. Using their small size and ability to infiltrate, during wartime even Lucifer himself used these creatures to spy and gain intel. Imps are also known for their vitality, living for thousands of years the older an Imp is the stronger they become. Unfortunately because of that nature they are well known to be the most summoned for rituals and killed to harvest their thick hide for armor or their tusks and blood to be infused into blades.

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