Thunder and lightening clash making it one of the most worst storms Forks has seen in years. It rage just as the anger inside of Danial rage. Her ruby eyes stared at the town below as thunder and lightening strike the sky. Her tears mix with the rain her shoulders shook as she dropped to her knees. She cried hard hopping the rain would numb her.
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"Do you think Danials alright?" Lythian asked Lucifer.
"Don't really know but if something life threatening was to happen we would know by now." Lythian only nodded. He had seen their bond in action. It was something the three of them shared that has kept them alive all these years. Trust and faith in each other has made them strong.
"Besides it best to leave her alone until she's ready."
"You mean?" Lythian was hit with realization.
"Yeah."
"But what triggered them? Why now?"
"I don't know. Lets just get everyone to the house before any more demons attack."
Everyone was hurrying about getting ready to leave. Rushing to pack what they would need for their stay at the Montenegro manor. Almost everyone was ready the only ones left were Edward and Jacob, who was currently puking his guts out. The symptoms where coming too early much to Jacobs dislike. Right now it wasn't a good idea to get on his bad side. Edward was beside him soothing his back and holding his hair. Backing away from the toilet Jacob sighed, "How do you feel?" Edward ask holding Jacob close.
"Awful. Tired." he whispered resting his head on Edward's shoulder.
"Come on we have to get down stairs it time to leave." Helping Jacob to his feet they made their way to the living room.
Just as they came in Rosalie and Emmett were being orbed out. "How you feeling Jacob?" Lucifer asked making his way to them.
"Not to good." Jacob answered rubbing him stomach
"Don't worry the sooner we get you to our house the sooner you can rest. Here let me take those bag. Now you two grab my shoulders and we'll be going."
Within seconds they appeared in a pretty good sized living room. "Here we are home sweet home. Let me show you to your room."
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The rain was freezing and Danial stood, as the rain was lifting if only a little, looking at the manor. Taking a deep breath she headed towards the door. Making her way to her room as quietly as possible to not wake her brothers and guests. Minutes later she headed down to the kitchen there was no way she would be able to sleep. Morning was still two hours away, Still some time to go before waking the kids up for school. Cup of coffee in hand she sat down in the silence of the house making her realize how lond it had been since she had done this. An opening. They made an opening. There is no way they could have made an opening. That seal had been made with the life and power I sacrificed. Was it all for nothing? No, no, they are strong but not that strong. Something must have happened for them to even get a chance at weakening the seal. Something big. Huh, I have a feeling its going to happen again that would only explain why I was reborn in this world and not in the other one. Sighs. Things are going to be getting more harder. No telling what the Ancients wanted with Jac--
The faint sound of footsteps alerted her of someone coming down the stairs. Sure enough within seconds Carlisle appeared in the door way. "Morning." Danial greeted. "Sorry if I woke you up."
"We don't sleep."
"No, you can you just don't. Coffee?"
"No, thank you. Your brothers have been worried about you. You've been gone for two days." he sat down.
"I know. There were somethings I had to take care of." he rose an eyebrow in question.
"You'll fine out later. Hows Jacob?"
"Fine except for the morning sickness. There is still the matter of where and how he is going to deliver the child."
"How and where will be decided when it's time to deliver the baby. So we need to have two planes ready by the time."
He only nodded, "What are those?" he asked spotting the folders beside her.
"Some paper that Lucifer and Miguel have to take to school today. Thanksgiving vacations are over aren't they?" Danial asked.
"Um yes, I had forgotten about that."
They sat in silence until Esme appeared in the door way. "Danial? Where have you been? Are you alright?"
"Fine. Don't worry about me."
Many things wonder their way into Carlisle and Esme's mind as they sat in silence. It was starting to give Danial a headache. "If you two have something to say please say it. Right know I'm haveing a little trouble with my powers. So you thoughts are kind of screaming in my head."
"We just want to know how you're doing with the change you went through"
"What affects has it done to you?" Carlise added.
"I can barely hear it its too faint but it still beats." Danial placed a hand to her heart. "I feel cold. But sometimes I can feel warm, but it doesn't last." All they could do was nod.
"I don't know why my body is still fighting off the poison. You think that after a week it would have stop."
"Maybe its trying to save you." a guilty Carlisle stated.
"Huh, from what?" Danial smiled. "There is nothing to save me from."
"Danial. I took your life ruined it. You shouldn't be going through this. You--"
"You didn't ruin anything." Danial smiled, "So don't blame yourself. Things happen for a reason."
Getting up she started like every morning at 5:30a.m. make breakfast and wake her brothers up if they hadn't by 6:30. After a few minute there was the sound of running and the slammed of a door. "I'm guessing that's Jacob."
"Yeah. You need any help?" Esme asked
"No, thank you."
"Danial?" turning around tired Miguel stood in the door way of the kitchen.
"Hey. Go take a shower if you haven't taken one breakfast will be ready when you get down."
Miguel turn around and headed up stairs not even bothering to asked where she had been in the last two days. It was better not to question it beside all he care about was that his sister was finally home. By 6 everyone was already awake, even Lucifer who was normally not an early riser. All sat down at the table not all eat of course. "Here Jacob drink this and try to eat a little bit of soup." Danial placed a bowl of soup and some juice in front of Jacob. Who had just come down after puking for ten minutes. Before he could refuse it Edward took the drink encouraging him to drink it.
"What are these?" Lucifer took a look at the folder Danial had place in front of him, Miguel and Jacob.
"These are just some paper that you have to take to school. Jacob here are your transfer paper to Forks High School"
"What!" Taking the folder and examining the papers there were Jacobs records from his formal school. Jacob just looked at her with a questionable look.
"I went to take with Billy yesterday. I didn't get a chance to even speak when he told me what happened. You be surprise that I nearly lost my control. But he is okay I didn't do anything." Danial quickly added seeing the shock and worry look on Jacobs face. "So now you'll be attend school with Edward and I even manage to get you two the same classes."
"Really?" an excited Edward asked looking at the schedule. "Wow. How did you do this?" he was impress she did this in less then the normal time it would have taken.
"I have ways. Now there is one other thing Jacob and this is totally up to you. When I found out what those blasted elders did I tried to reason with them but didn't succeed. Later I went to Billy for a second time we had a talk and he agree to gave me the permission to file an adoption. Since I couldn't change the elders mind about the situation, and knowing that nothing he said would make you see "the error of you ways" and leave Edward. So if you wish you can join our family and take the name Montenegro. But only our name not the Cullen's unless you and Edward decide to you know marry." the last part was kind of awkward to say the least.
Shocked absolute shocked cover the faced of everyone in the room. Jacob didn't know what to think this was all so over whelming to him. He loved Edward there was no doubt about that so what reason did he have not to accept the offer. "Wait, so that means Jacob becomes our brother?" Miguel asked
"Yeah. "
"Why can't Jacob adopt our name I mean it only makes sense he does. He is going to have Edward's child and they love each other." Alice asked no liking that he couldn't take their name. The rest of the Cullens nodded in agreement
"Because Billy now hates you guys more then ever. Blaming Jacob's exile on Edward thinking Edward poisoned his mind with nonsense. Also Jacob is too young to be kicked out of his home, but then again since when has that ever matter to the elders. They don't want to deal with the law so I was granted permission to take Jacob in the family, only the Montenegro family."
"Well I for one thing that's messed up. They kicked him out so let him decide whose name he wants to take. Live his life." Lythian didn't know what had come over his godfather's head.
"At least he won't have any more ties with them. Jacob this is up to you." all focuse was on Jacob making him uncomfortable.
"I, uh, This is just all to much. Not to say I don't appreciate all you've done for me, but are you sure about giving me you name?"
"Of cause we practiclaly group up together. Sure we weren't here ten years but what does the matter. We family aren't we?"
"Yeah. We are." Jacob smiled feeling more comfortable. "I would love to take the last name Montenegro."
"Alright I'll make some arrangements and we'll go to the court to get all you legal papers changed."
"Danial, how is it that you can take these kind of actions?" Carlisle frowned. Just how much can you do?
"Well, in the eyes of the court I'm an adult at my age of 18. Also I'm the owner of the business my father left and legal guardian of my brothers, showing that since the age of sixteen I am able to run a business and still manage to take care of them. That said pluse the written permission from Jacob's father. I have every right and power to do so. And if the state wants to fight me in court they have a slim chance of winning." she smiled proudly.
You would think two days living with them this wouldn't shock them. But running a business at sixteen that's got to be an all time record. More talking and it was settle that Jacob would take the name Montenegro. Twenty minutes later Lucifer and Miguel headed off to school. Minutes later followed by Edward, Jacob, Alice and Jasper. Carlisle had the day off today things were quiet at the hospital.
"So what now?" Lythian asked as Danial sat back down.
"I don't know about you but I'll be in the backyard training. Have to get my powers back in control before anything happens." Shit.
"Before what happens?" Rosalie didn't like the way she said it.
"...nothing but it doesn't hurt to be prepare." Please belive that.
"Danial you know you are a terrible liar when there is no danger. Now, out with it." Damn you Lythian.
"Fine. After some... persuasion from the demons that attacked us I found out the Ancients are after Jacob and Edward's baby."
"WHAT?!"
"Danial your absolutely sure about this." Lythian asked finally getting over the shock.
"Yes..."
"There is more isn't there."
"WAIT, before you say anything explain this to us." Esme demanded. "I want to know whose out to get my future grandchild."
"Yeah. No ones hurting my brother's baby if I have anything to say about it." Emmett added.
"Same goes for me. I've grown too attach to Jacob as a sister to let anything happen him or his baby." Rosalie was in full protective mode.
"I'm getting them out of here."
"It would matter what you people do. This is beyond your power." Lythian informed them.
"So what are we suppose to do? Just sit here and do nothing."
"No Esme. I'm going to train you."
"On what? Danial no amount of training will help them defeat themselves agains a lower level demon. Even if they are vampirs." Lythain gave her a WTF look.
"I know that Lythian. There is more then the Ancients after the baby. The power that I unleash didn't just help Jacob get pregnant it also gave them a power just like mine. Well, they are actually mine I don't know if it is tamporarlly, but until I know I'll have to train you how to use them."
"Excuse me? Powers?" Rosalie lean forward glaring at Danial.
"Rosalie please." Emmett held by the hand sitting her back down
"No being a vampire is one thing but powers. That is something completely different."
"Look I don't like this any more than you do. So I suggest you deal with whatever issues you have and get over them."
"You don't understand anything up until a week you were human. You had a live, could go out into the sun, hang with friend--"
Rosalie what have you done? Lythian rubbed his temple. "What life!? I have to survive just to live. Every single night I lay in bed thinking if I'll live tomorrow. If I'll be able to protect my brothers. My live is one huge battle for survival. I have to deal with worrying about the lives of other people demons target. Do you think a demon cares if the life of an innocent is take. No, they just kill and I'm the one that has to deal with them because that's what was decided for me. But I'm not the only one. There are many witches out there that deal with this. You and I are not the only ones. I can't have friends because no mortal is allow to know about magic. Last time they found out my--" Danial bit her tongue to stop herself.
"Look all I want to get for you to understand is that you don't have to hate who you are or what you are. You live in one of the few places in America that doesn't get much sun. What is stopping you from communicating and getting along with people besides you being a vampire? You can control your strength so that's no it. You can control you hunger that can't be either. So what is it?"
No answer came just silence. Carlisle and Esme hopped that Danial's words would make some break through to Rosalie. She couldn't go through all eternity hating who she was. Rosalie just looked at Danial a knot in her throut formed then something started to roll down her check. Touching her cheeks she was shocked to find tears. Tears that she had no idea she still carry. Danial moved to a chair next to Rosalie taking her in a huge. Lythian got up signaling for the rest to follow him out. "Bottlining up your emotions is not going to help either. You are not the only one that envies the people that walk by you every day. They have something you want. I know it hurts and even if you are a vampire it's good to cry once in a while. To shout to the world that its not fair. To hate the life you live. Its alright to cry."
And cry is what Rosalie did. Letting out the pain, hatred and sorrow of many years. In the living room Esme smiled in tears. Rosalie was finally opening up she did feel a little jealouse that it wasn't her who Rosalie was opening up to. But at least she was opening up to someone that understood her. It wasn't until a while that Rosalie had calmed down enough for her and Danial to join the others in the living room. They sat in the silence until Rosalie decided to break it. "How did we get the powers?"
No immediate answer came it was hard for Danial to even begin to explain. "It seems that a undetected wave of magic blasted everyone that was in the room when it happened. It didn't affect my brothers since they're already witches or in Lythian case half witch. We just have to wait until the powers revial themselfs."
"Is that all the new you have to share?"
"No, It turns out that the made an opening, don't interrupt me. The demon didn't know how all he knew was that this was the first time since the battle 400 years ago that they've gotten out. They got free two months ago but it seemed that the day they cast that spell on you and my brothers was their last day. The Ancients were only free on this plane as ghostly projections of themselves. They physacly did cross over. They get suck back in the plane as the opening them made startes to close. Demon said that they were looking for the key to get them permanetly free."
"You have got to be fucking kidding me. What the hell happened for them to even get a chance to weaken the seal?" Everyone in the Montenegro family held a deep and endless hatred for the Ancient. Not just because what they did to their kind but because what they did Danial was given the fate she to this day has to live with.
"I have no idea but I think its about to happen again and maybe the birth of Jacob's baby is what triggers it."
"Let me guess that's why they cast that spell on us to kill the Cullens. The Avatar would find out, we would get stripped of our powers, and our minds erase. Once Lucifer, Miguel, and I have had our mind and powers taken you would be the only one left. The Ancients get free and since it only you they defeat you, take the baby and..." he pause for Danial to continue
"They drain the powers and magic the baby will have since it was born with the help of the Hollow."
"Drain? That's sick, horrible, cruel." A disgusted Esme said.
"I know but they will do whatever it take to get back the position of power they once held."
"Danial when are you going to tell Jacob. You're going to have to tell him."
"I know. It not easy how do you tell someone that a very powerful group of beings want to take your baby?"
"It they are so powerful why do they need an innocent child?" This is what Carlisle didn't understand
"Because once it's time for the opening to close no matter how hard they try to escape it they will get sucked back in."
"The power that created the seal will also destroy it." Lythian added
"Yeah. A baby won't fight them. It won't stop them from harming it. God, how am I going to tell Jacob and Edward this."
"Don't know but you better soon. In a few months that baby will be here and if it birth does trigger the release of the Ancient then it'll be too late to do anything about it. He won't know how to deal with it. If he gets some powers then we can always us the excuse of side effect of the magic, but when he notices that demons and Ancients are after his child there will be hell to pay."
"I know. I'll tell him when he gets home."
