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Overwhelming Darkness

A/N: This story is written as a collaboration by both Xo BellaItalia oX and DeathsQueen26. If you have any questions or comments, post them in my reviews and I will answer them in my next Author's Note! We hope that you enjoy the story and look forward to reading your reviews. – Bella'Xo

Chapter 10
(Bella's POV: Outskirts of Huston and 30 miles from the Compound; Texas)

I had just finished feeding and was waiting for Marcus when the wind shifted and I caught the scent that I hated most of all; Maria. Snarling, I turned and found that Marcus was behind me with a frown on his face. I sniffed the air again and found that it vanished. I knew that my eyes were black, because I could smell the fear coming from Marcus. Iz was close to the surface and trying to take over. However, there were things that I needed to take care of before anything else mattered. I needed to see if Mika and Nick were alright.

"We're heading back to the compound." I told him in a stern tone. "I have a bad feeling that something is coming other than my mate or Maria."

I wasn't surprised that he only nodded and followed after me as I took off heading to the compound. I needed to see that my children were alright, because if they weren't there would be hell to pay. Snarling, I kept my mental shield pushed as far as it would go, because I needed to see if there were any threats that were out there far enough away that I was unable to see or feel them with my senses. I was shocked when I found Sai and Faia not 10 miles from where we had been.

"What are you doing out here?" I snapped stopping in front of both of them. "You both are to guard the compound, not be out here alone when I am gone." Iz was pulling me back, trying to get me to give control over to her, but I still refused.

Sai stepped in front of Faia. "We smelled Maria on the wind as well as seven other scents that were coming this way." She explained. "Nitro, Sadie, Raoul, Jane and Demetri are still at the compound and Natalie and Kirk keeping Nick and Mika in their rooms."

I eased a little until I was hit with a scent I had only smelled faintly when I had returned to Forks for a brief time to rid the world of my sire. It was the Cullen's and also Peter and Charlotte. I snarled as I rushed back, leaving the others behind. I would kill any of them if they tried to touch my children or my army. I knew that Jasper would be with them and I could only laugh at the thought of Maria's Major arriving back in the South. I would soon show him that I was stronger than he was, because I didn't starve myself by gorging on animal blood.

I could tell that Raoul had everyone on high alert, because there was a physical barrier that I passed through. Mika had placed a barrier around the compound just as I had done, however her shield/barrier allowed her family in where mine could keep anyone out. I didn't stop to speak to Raoul or the others as I rushed to the room where I could feel my children. Since I was able to really feel how I felt when I lost Samuel, I finally understood that I needed to keep these children safe, because I was their last hope.

I pushed the door open and was jumped by two small vampires. Mika and Nick were shaking as they clung to me. I looked at Natalie and found that she had two bite marks and it looked as though her arm had been taken off.

"Are you alright?" I asked Kirk and Natalie.

Natalie nodded as she stood, but faltered. If I had not been a vampire, I would have missed it. "Maria sent a newborn to try to find out if you had taken her compound like she thought." Natalie winced. "He came after Mika first, but, I was able to deal with him quickly. However, there had been another newborn and he was able to get his hands on Nick." She dropped her eyes. Kirk stood in front of her.

"Finish telling me what happened, then I will decide what to do." I ordered them.

I would not jump the gun, so to speak, because one newborn was able to lay their hands on my children. While I would love to punish Kirk for his mate's faults, it looked as though both Nick and Mika were fine.

Kirk nodded. "As soon as I noticed that a newborn had grabbed Nick, I lunged and took him down. Natalie went to grab him, but the newborn turned and bit into arm and ripped it off." He pulled Natalie closer to his back for protection. "I ripped him off, tore him to pieces and burned him as soon as I noticed. Both the children are fine however, Natalie needs to feed."

I could see that Kirk was correct. "I thank you both for keeping them safe." I placed both Nick and Mika on the ground. Somehow, they managed to climb up into my arms. I then went over to the tall cabinet that I found and opened it, pulling out four thermoses. "I found these and believe that it will help you heal. I also wish for you to stay with Mika and Nick until I come for them." I handed the thermoses to Kirk. "If you need more, just help yourself."

"Thank you, Boss." Natalie whispered behind Kirk.

I smiled and turned to leave. "You did your job, thus I have nothing to be upset about. Yes, one newborn was able to grab Nick, but he is fine and you took a bite for him." I looked over my shoulder. "I knew that you were the right ones to pick to tend to them. I must deal with some visitors now. Keep Mika and Nick in the room. Feed them, there should be enough thermoses in the cabinet."

Kirk and Natalie nodded as I walked out the door. I could tell that Mika and Nick were happy, because I could smell the sweetness in the air. I found that I didn't need to be like Jasper to tell anyone's emotions. It was all in how they smelled. Happy is their clean scent or original scent. Fear makes their scent have a bitter taste and anger or rage has a spiciness to it. Aroused is the best, though; the scent of either male or female grows muskier the more aroused they became.

As I walked down the hallway, I could hear yelling and screaming. I could only guess who it is that was yelling. I was able to see that Edward and Alice had arrived, however, there was someone there that I did not wish to see; Sam. What was he doing here? Had they brought him here, in the middle of the South and in the middle of MY ARMY? If so, they really must have a death wish for bringing him here.

I snarled as I made my way out to where Raoul, Faia, Jane, Demetri, Marcus and Sai were all standing. I spotted Nitro a little ways away in case I needed her. I smirked as I narrowed my eyes and went to Marcus' side.

I also saw that Peter and Charlotte were all kneeling with their heads to the side. "I should kill you both for your betrayal." I hissed, my eyes darkening as I fought Iz for control. "Did I not tell you that if any of the Cullen's showed up, I would kill each and every one of them?" My briefly eyes darted across the group of Cullen's; Carlisle, Esme, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett then to Edward and Alice. I was surprised to see that they all had red eyes, though, I had a feeling that Peter may have something to do with that. I knew that it was all for show than an actual life style choice. That might not be the case for the Major, but I couldn't be sure.

And then finally, my eyes flickered and landed on the final member of the group, Sam.

"Why are you here, Sam?" I snapped my eyes on Edward and Alice. "Your territory is up North and I vowed never to set foot on Forks soil again, unless needed."

"You also promised to stop this life." His eyes hardened. "Did you not agree to that?"

I hissed as I crouched down, my eyes darkening as I kept Iz under lock and key. She was just waiting for me to slip and take over. "What I do now is none of your concern. I killed Victoria for you, almost killing myself in the process. I am sorry that I killed someone from the Rez, but she shouldn't have followed. She was not a wolf or an imprintee. You knew that I was still young and not used to the Cullen's Diet. It was your fault that Sue was killed. I know that Leah doesn't want to see me, but it is not my fault that you called on me."

I could see that Alice was trying to search her future. However, it was near the end along with Eddie Boy.

"Maybe I shouldn't have come." His tone was harsh. "When the Cullen's came around asking about you, I thought I would come down here myself and warn you, but I had run across them in New Mexico on the way." He glared at the Cullen's before looking back towards me. "We all still care for you, Bella, even though you are a leech." He spat as he turned and ran. I nodded for Nitro to follow him and make sure he would arrive in Forks unharmed. Nitro smirked as she took off after him. I then turned my eyes to Edward and Alice.

"Bella?" Edward said taking a step forward however Alice grabbed his arm.

"I wouldn't Edward." She warned. "She's not Bella anymore."

I couldn't help but smirk. "Really?" I tilted my head to the right. "And here I thought you wanted to rekindle the relationship between us Eddie Boy." I took a step forward. Iz was still trying to get through. I wanted to play a little while before I let her out to kill the one thing that ruined my life and everyone else's that came into contact to me.

(Jasper's POV: Watching Bella)

I felt guilt flare in Edward before he pushed it down. "I'm sorry Bella, but we didn't know what happened." He tried to touch her hand.

However, Bella didn't like that fact that he tried to touch her because she grabbed him around the wrist and flipped them around where his back was to her chest and she had his right arm twisted around him while her free hand was at his throat ready to tear it out. I snarled and moved forward slightly, but I was stopped when Peter grabbed my arm while shaking his head.

"You don't know what sorry truly means." Bella hissed in his ear. "I will tell you this, then. I'm sorry too." She snarled as she kicked him square in the back, ripping his entire arm off as he went forward. Alice was able to catch him before he hit the ground.

"Bella, you need to stop this." Carlisle tried to scold her like a child. I would have laughed if I hadn't seen the look that flickered in her eyes as she slowly turned towards him.

"I don't know who this 'Bella' is, Veg." She hissed as she slowly stalked towards him. "But she is long and dead. My name to you is Goddess or Boss. None of you are entitled to speak to me unless I will it and I don't. None of you have the right to say shit about what the fuck happens to me, because you lost that right when I was left in the Fucking Forest!" Her pupils were completely back. I felt the shift in her emotions this time.

Peter decided that it was time he intervened, because he rushed forward, but was caught mid jump by the throat. "Did I tell you to move, Captain?" Her voice was eerily calm. "I am the ruler of the South and NONE of you can do anything about it." Her eyes racked over each and every one of us.

I could feel the worry from Marcus and the familiar love, almost like they truly were family. His eyes were darting to me back to Bella. I was finally able to catch his eyes. He looked deep into mind and smiled then looked back to Bella. It was then that I finally felt the pull hit me full force. I didn't know if Bella felt it, but I had a feeling that this was not Bella any longer.

This was the true War Goddess of the South, Iz.

I could feel the Major in the back of my mind rattle his cage wanting out to take what was his. But if I knew anything, she would not let it be easy. I smirked as I decided to let him come forward and take over. If Iz was out, I believe it was time for the Major to make his presence known in the South where he had been 'born' and once reigned.

(The Major's POV)

It felt wonderful to be out and about after all those years that the damn pixie had Jasper lock me up in the back of his mind and keep me there. Even now, he was afraid of what I could do, because he didn't want to lose himself again. I, however, knew that this is what we would need to get our mate. Yes, Our Mate. Miss Isabella Marie Swan. That pussy may not have known until recently, but I have known since the birthday party that finally shed some light. While we were at the ballet studio I could smell her scent slightly but James venom was covering her scent.

I could smell her true scent as a vampire and I could see why the Golden Boy didn't want her changed. She would rip his balls off and dance around the pyre as they burned. I saw that my beautiful mate had my Captain by the throat and was spouting nonsense about nobody able to beat her. I had to laugh out loud at this because the fact is the male is dominant in the mating and if she thought she would take that position then I would love to show her.

"Do you think something is funny, Major?" She sneered as she threw Peter over to Charlotte and turned her back on Alice and Edward. "Do I amuse you?" She hissed her eye blackening even further.

I could see everyone moving away from us, but I didn't fear this woman because all she needed was a male to put her in her place. I could hear Jasper in the back of my mind telling me that he should kick my ass but I know he can't because we are the same. I just tilted my head to the side and blinked a couple of times looking at her dumb founded. I could tell that it was only pissing her off even more. I could hear Peter shifting from one foot to the other.

"I just think it's cute that my mate thinks she can run thing's 'round here." I looked at her I could tell that my eyes were getting darker. The rage that was building beneath the surface was large.

"Your mate?" She hissed as she crouched. "You think I am your mate?"

I nodded waiting for her to attack. She just snarled loudly as she rushed forward. I knew that she would try to get behind me, thus, I jumped over her as she lunged. As I landed on the ground, I turned around to keep my eyes on her. I crouched and lunged towards her. I caught her off guard as I tackled her to the ground. However, as soon as I went to grab her arm, I felt myself being propelled backwards. I snarled as I flipped around and landed in a crouch ready to attack.

"He is your mate." Marcus stepped forward looking at Iz.

She turned her back to me and looked at him through narrowed eyes. "You knew." She hissed accusingly. "You knew that it was Jasper, but you didn't say anything." She tensed as I caught another four scents that were coming from the main house.

Just then two young vampires came running out and up to Iz. "MOMMA!" The boy and girl screamed as they launched themselves into her arms. There were two newborns running behind them.

"Momma don't," The boy whimpered as he looked into her eyes. "I know what you think, but it won't." I could feel another shift in Bella's emotions and noticed that her eyes were bright red again.

Seeing that Bella was back I let Jasper come back, because I was the one for fighting not caring. I had no idea how to do something like that. I felt the motherly love that she felt for them before I went back into the cage and let Jasper take over. I closed our eyes to make sure that they knew I was receding.

A/N: The first reunion… any ideas on what will happen next? Will Edward and Alice have anything to say? What about the rest of the Cullen's? Will Bella give in to the mating bond? Review!

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