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Overwhelming Darkness

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Chapter 2

(Jasper's POV: Cullen's Residence – Denali, Alaska)

It had been years since I was in any part of the west coast. We were so close to Forks that I could taste it. I unfortunately can't go back there because of my recent diet change. I could no longer starve the beast in me, thus I turned back to the food source of my only true family, Peter and Charlotte Whitlock.

Since Sept. 13th 2008, Bella's 18th birthday, I have not fed from animals. I finally realized that I was completely starving myself, because when I drank from humans I had no problem with the scent of human blood. It wasn't until I started to feed from animals that I would slip and kill humans that I had no intentions of feeding on - Until I met the Cullen's.

At this moment, I was in my study that was in the basement of the house in Alaska. It was close to the Denali's, the Cullen's cousins. I was just here as a friend - nothing more. Alice had a vision about two months after our departure from Forks of Bella jumping off a cliff. However, no one knew that Edward was close enough to the house to see it. He had come home to surprise everyone when he read Alice's vision. It took Alice, myself and Emmett to hunt him down and bring him home. Unfortunately, we didn't get there in time and were 'invited' to meet with the brothers. Aro had saw Bella's relationship with Edward and how her blood sang to him, but was able to withstand it. He was praised for his control, but since he tried to 'expose us to the humans' he should be punished.

Aro then surprised us when he told them that young Isabella was dead, thus the reason that Edward came to them. He didn't wish to live without his mate. That is when Marcus tore Alice from me as he declared that Alice and Edward were mates and that I was only a close friend to her. I snarled as I recalled the happy look in Alice's eyes as she realized what Marcus said was true. I felt a hole in my chest open up at the look in her and Edward's eyes as they kissed and the feelings they shared.

I almost lost my cool as I felt the love that erupted from them. I told Aro I would like a private audience. Aro agreed and neither Alice nor Edward even noticed when I left the room. The last face I saw was Marcus' and his was a face of sadness but I could feel that this sadness was for me. Marcus told me later that my mate was dead but he would not tell me who my mate was. I knew that my whole world was coming to an end that day. I joined the guard part time and traveled anywhere I could just to escape the thought that my true mate was dead and I was unable to do anything about it. The only thing that Marcus would tell me was that I had met my mate, but since I was attached to the seer I wouldn't have known.

I was brought out of my inner musings when my cell phone rang. It was the ring tone I used for Aro. I smirked as I picked it up and hit the answer button.

"What do you want?" I answered respectively.

Aro chuckled. "I need you to speak to Carlisle and ask him if he has hidden anything from me." He sounded serious. "I have come upon some information that disputes some of his claims."

I frowned. "Of course, Aro," I answered trying to think of what Carlisle would have lied to Aro about. "Can I ask what this is pertainin' to?"

There was a short pause. "I don't believe it will hurt anything. In fact, I might not need you to speak to Carlisle anyway." I could tell that it was something of importance. "Did you know that the young Ms. Swan is alive and well in Texas?"

I couldn't believe what I heard. "What do you mean, Aro?" Bella was dead, wasn't she? "Bella died when she jumped off that cliff in La Push." I told him.

Aro chuckled on the other line. "I assure you, young Whitlock, she is alive as can be, or as alive you can be as a vampire living in the south." I almost fell out of the chair I was in. "Although, from what my spy saw, she is rather gifted." I could hear the envy in his voice.

"What do you want me to do?" I asked harshly. "For all we knew Bella was dead when Alice received her vision. Bella jumped off the cliff and went into the water. Alice never saw her get out, because her vision went black." I snapped. I couldn't believe that he thought we would hide Bella being alive.

Someone cleared their throat on the other line. Aro sighed. "Very well, Marcus." Marcus must have come into the room where Aro was because Aro never like to speak about business with an audience. "Major, I need you and Edward to head down south and retrieve Ms. Swan or should I say Iz, War Goddess of the South. Also, from what I found out, she is going up against Maria next." Then Aro hung up the phone. I pulled the phone away from my ear and just stared at it.

I shook my head and dialed Edward's number. It didn't take long before he answered. "Hello?" His voice was husky with lust no wonder.

"Yeah, it's me I need ya to come home - we have a problem." I told him coolly. "Aro called and I think you need to be here to hear it."

There was rustling. "We're on our way." Then Eddie boy hung up.

I snorted as I walked out of my room and up the stairs. I needed to talk to Carlisle before Edward came home. I was going to laugh my ass off if what I think will happen, happens. Of course, I have Edward over a barrel with the little birthday incident. It wasn't me that was going to take a bite out of Bella that day; it was their golden boy, Edward. Then he pushed all his blood lust towards me and I snapped going after him which is when he yelled 'NO'. Of course, when he screamed that everyone assumed that I was going after Bella, not Eddie, but that wasn't quite true. Their golden boy was about to take out his singer.

I shook my head banishing the thoughts as I walked into the living room. Emmett and Rosalie were sitting on the love seat. Emmett was playing a video game while Rosalie looked at her nails. I rolled my eyes. I looked around and saw that Carlisle was also sitting down on one of the couches reading a book while Esme was sketching in her sketch pad. I cleared my throat getting everyone attention.

"I just received a phone call from Aro." I said as I took a seat. "It seems that he thought we were hiding the fact that Bella was not dead, but very much alive." I could feel the disbelief from everyone.

I could also feel Edwards and Alice's emotions heading to the house. Eddie boy was close enough to see the conversation in my head with Aro. As soon as he came into the house his eyes were wide in fear and shock. Alice looked from him back to me. Her curiosity was at an all-time high. Rosalie was the one that was the most shocked and relieved. I would have to ask her about that later.

"It's not true." Alice whispered. "I saw Bella go into the water and never surface. I know that she is dead."

I scoffed. "Well, it appears that young Isabella is no longer the same girl but a War Lord of the South and she is heading after Maria." I turned my eyes to Rosalie. She was the only one who knew my past in total. We were 'twins' after all.

"How do you explain this, then?" Edward asked no one in particular.

Alice shook her head. "I... I don't know." She whimpered. "Something must have been blocking me." She looked at Edward.

I almost felt sick with the feelings they were projecting; Love, devotion, happiness and worry. I, of course, felt the guilt that Edward was harboring. I also knew why he was feeling that way. I couldn't help but to internally smirk at his guilt. I then thought of something that could have blocked Alice. We had trouble in Forks because of the shifters.

I looked at Edward and saw that his eyes snapped to me. "What was that?" His eyes narrowed.

I raised a brow. "You mean about the shifters." I asked with a smirk. "Alice had trouble when we were in Forks, which could only mean that they were hidin' her." I shrugged leaning back.

I felt a burst of pride coming from Rosalie. I cut my eyes to her and saw her wearing a smirk. I knew that she figured out what happened. If Bella was a magnet to danger, a shifter would fit. I could only think that Bella found out about them and decided to hang out with wolf shifters, the most ill-tempered of them all.

"I think we should head back to Forks to start." I told them.

I could feel the nervousness that Edward and Alice were projecting and I knew what they were afraid of. Bella being a vampire really blew a hole in what Edward wanted. He wanted Bella to have a good human life then go back and drink from her when she was old and gray. He said it would be a blessing if he was the one that took her life before she was able to die, but I know that he just wanted his singer's blood before it was out of his reach. I felt anger and looked at Edward to see that he was reading my thoughts.

'What's wrong, Eddie boy?'I couldn't help but smirk.'Did I figure it out?'

"You don't know what you're talking about, Jasper." He hissed jumping up.

I stood and crossed my arms narrowing my eyes. "What are you gonna do about it, boy?" I pushed tons of fear towards him.

"That's enough, boys." Esme stood up and walked in between Edward and I. "I would like to find my other daughter, if she still is alive." Her eyes were full of sadness and un-shed venom.

Carlisle went to his mate. "Then we will." He looked around the room. "You need to make a decision. If Bella is alive, then we need to get her back. I will not turn my back on her again." His eyes harden as they locked with Edward's.

"Emmett and I are going." Rosalie stood up. "I turned my back on her once, but if she is a vampire then I will try to make it a little bit better."

"I'm with Rosie." Emmett narrowed his eyes at Edward. "I left my lil' sister once, I won't do it again."

Carlisle nodded. "Let's get going." He stood up and brushed his pants and shirt off. "The sooner we can get to Forks the faster we can find out what happened."

I only nodded as I took off out of the house. I wanted to know why Bella was in the south. I had never told her of my up-bringing so she wouldn't be scared, yet, she was there and one of the warlords. If I knew Maria, she would be after her sooner rather than later. I could only hope that Bella would be fine. Of course, it has been 10 years and to a vampire that is not a lot. I truly wonder what happened after we left.

(Iz's POV – Texas)

I stood with my army at my back. I had my hair done and was ready for our upcoming battle. I found out that the Volturi had sent spies to see who I was. I smirked, knowing that Aro and Carlisle were friends. If I knew anything, Aro would have seen my human appearance from either him or Eddie boy. I had a feeling that someone would be showing up, but I don't know why. I have a person on my side that helps me out. He was and still is the Major's second in command. Peter Whitlock helped me when I first came south, but he warned me about becoming too powerful. I could only laugh at him for his stupidly.

"Is everything ready?" I question Raoul as I turned my eyes to his.

He nodded. "Yes ma'am." He bowed his head. "The newborns are ready as well as the fire starter and wind mover."

I smirked as I turned my eyes back in front of me. Maria would be coming to me and I would be waiting. Two of my newborns were rather gifted. Faia (Japanese for Fire) and Sai were twins that had the power of fire and wind. I was shocked when they were calmer than the other newborns that I had sired. I have sired about 2000 newborns and have killed only 100 of that. I am not like Maria. I keep most of the newborns after their year mark was up because the ones I would train them for scouts or other jobs that need to be filled. I treat my fighters better than most of the War Lords.

I could see Maria's army not too far off in the distance. "Get ready!" I yelled at them.

My army moved into their positions. Faia and Sai were to take post far enough away under my shield in case any newborns from the other side decide to attack them. One thing about my shield any vampire that I don't want touching it can be turned to ash in an instant. Bella and I always let the other take control when needed. I watched as the other army grew closer. It was the largest so far that we had been up against. I could only smirk as I watched a short Mexican woman walk calmly towards my army. Maria's was no far behind her as she stopped about 100 feet from me.

"So, you are the newcomer?" She raised a brow as she looked me over. "You took Manuel's territory about 4 months ago and now you are coming for, mi territorio (territory)?" She shook her head tisking me as she waved one of her hands.

I smirked as I watched most of her army rush forward while my army stood still. Where she had little over 500, I had only 80 newborns, 17 slightly older vampires that were just out of their newborns stage then I had three older vampires with me. My first in command, Nitro, and my second, Uri. He is a mind reader like Edward but he also can control things with his mind. I can connect with him but neither of us know why. As soon as the newborns hit my barrier they were turned to ash. Maria's eyes grew wide as she stared at me.

She snapped her fingers and a young girl no more than 12 came forward. "Mika take her out." Maria hissed an order. The young girl shivered in fear.

She rushed forward and lunged at me. I smirked as I watch her come closer. However, when she came through my shield I snarled and launched myself at her. Raoul was standing behind me, readying my fighters. I went to grab her, but she moved out of my way. I smirked and turned to her. She watched me with narrow eyes. I could only look her over as I stood tall. I could see the fear in her eyes as well as the worry.

"You don't have to fight me." I told her in a gentle voice. "Where Maria is cruel, I am much nicer." I cut my eyes to Maria who looked confused.

The girl looked over at her sire. "Why is she looking at me like that?" She whispered, straightening out of her crouch.

"She cannot hear you." I circled her with my hands behind me back. "Do you know who I am?" I raised a brow in question.

She nodded as she looked around and noticed that she was alone in here with my army. "You're the War goddess of the South." She was shaking at this time. "You are cruel and merciless. You can take on armies by yourself and win."

I nodded keeping my eyes on both her and Maria. "That I am. I am Iz, War Goddess of the South and will rule the southern territories. If the ruling class, the Volturi comes, then I will take them all out. I will rule the south as I see fit. They are on the other side of the world and have no control over the wars here. I will be the Ruler of this hemisphere." I stopped in front of her and looked her over. "I will be fair and rule wisely."

The girl looked at me then back to Maria who was yelling and screaming, but we could only hear muffled noises. I smirked as I turned to Maria. "What will you decide?" I turned back to Mika. "Will you go back or will you come and serve me and that you will be safe. In fact, at your age you should have been kept human until you were old enough to be turned. It is a pity, because you will have to stay with someone, but I will promise you this that I will make sure you are taken care of." I held out my hand.

I could see the bite marks on her upper arms and the smell the different scents that were coming from her. She would need to be helped and I would take care of her. She was way too young to be turned. I watched as the girl looked around at my army. Raoul came forward.

"Our Goddess is correct. I was the first to serve her when she came to the south." He let his arm sweep across the army I had gathered. "As you see, there are others in her army that are older than a year. She does not dispose of those that are helpful or useful, but she is more compassionate than other warlords. She will take care of you and make sure you are treated right."

Mika looked back to me and dropped to her knees. "Please..." I could hear the pain in her voice. Maria must have known that my weakness was children, but then again, I could always bring them to me, because of the fact that the other war lords would use them against their will and since I could not have children, then I would keep them with me. I also have another young vampire in my army, but he does not go to the fighting because he is only 9. I took him from Enrique, one of the many warlords that loved little boys. I had taken pleasure in torturing him.

I nodded to Raoul and turned to Maria, dropping my barrier that way she could hear again. I could hear hissing and growling. I smirked as I walked out of the safety of the barrier I had in place and stopped just outside of it. I would show Mika that I would protect her and any others in my care. I was not like some vampires that played with humans and then threw them away. I took pride in the family I have created. The only reason I am feared is because I am a fierce protector of those I care for. I dropped into a crouch and smirked.

"It seems that your shield has decided to switch sides." I told her. "You should take care of your army better than you do or they will turn against you."

She roared as she lunged. Her army followed her lead, but as soon as she was close enough to me I placed a secondary shield around us. I was able to place two big shields or 3 smaller ones. If I shield an individual I can shield up to 100. The rest of her army perished as she was the only one able to come through. I smirked as she spun around and stood there with a shocked look on her face. When she turned back to me her eyes were filled with fear, hatred and rage. I could hear others whispering behind us as we started to circle each other. I would finally put the most feared warlord six feet under as a pile of ash.

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