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Overwhelming Darkness

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Chapter 19:

(3rd Person POV: Three Days Later; Maria's New Compound)

Maria stood in a nice farm house on the out skirts of a small town to the northwest. She hadn't payed attention because she needed to find a place far enough away that way that little puta (Bitch) couldn't find her. That was the last thing she needed.

Maria had watched The Goddess from afar before she attacked and found that she liked to clean a place out before she headed back to her compound. She would need to draw the Goddess out in order to do any damage. One tried to attack, but was taken in less that 17 hours.

Smiling, Maria sat in a chair waiting for her first batch of newborns. There were only the Seer, Alice, and Mind Reader, Edward, but she knew that they would be a hand full with just those two.

"Where is Christopher?" Maria growled as she waited for her teleporter. He was suppose to be back aquí (back) about three hours ago."

"Here Mistress." Christopher's voice came from the door way.

Maria turned and looked in shocked at the leader of the vegetarian vampire and his mate.

"I am proud of you." Maria beamed as she walked over and took Carlisle's hands. "Let me show you something, mi amor." She purred as she pulled him over to the bed where Edward was changing.

Carlisle gasped as he looked from Edward to Alice. "It cant be..." Esme rushed her mates side. "Esme, it's Edward and Alice and their changing."

"So, this is what Sebastian can do." Esme whispered also in shock but Maria heard what she said.

"What you say mija?" Maria cooed as she took Esme's hand and lead her to the seat by Alice's side. "They should be awake shortly and will have their powers, like before. Now, tell me what happened?" She could feel that something was wrong.

Esme smiled with venom filled eyes, as she took Alice's hand. "Bella found out that Sebastian was the one who took Edward and Alice's ashes. She had one of her heathen children take his power, which killed him slowly." She was shaking by the time she finished. Carlisle came to Esme's side while Maria moved away from both of them.

Maria was highly pissed by the time Esme finished. The Goddess had killed Sebastian and let Nick take his power. That was unacceptable. She grinned as she turned back to the two on the bed. Their hearts were beating so fast that it sounded like one beat.

Carlisle and Esme stood next to Maria as they waited for Edward and Alice to wake up for the second time. Carlisle, however, was shocked, because he was the one who turned Edward the first time and now he could witness his first companion's change again.

Christopher was quiet, knowing that his Mistress was upset about Sebastian, but she would deal with with that later. He could only pray that she was happy with who he brought back. Christopher knew that out the two he took, the Coven leader was no doubt once a member of Volturi. He would need to speak to Maria privately about that later.

Carlisle and Esme were standing closer to Edward and Alice while Maria stood beside them and Christopher was standing in one corner both close to the door and window in case one of the newborns decide to flee. However, both Edward and Alice were slow to open their eyes. When they did they jumped up and grabbed onto each other. Edward looked from Maria, to Christopher, to Esme then finally on Carlisle. His eyes widen as his eyes went to each of them but as soon as they landed on Carlisle he just stood there with Alice in his eyes. Alice on the other hand was going into visions but after a few minutes she stood there in Edward's arms not saying a word but keeping her eyes on the ground or Edward's chest.

"Edward?" Carlisle questioned moving forward. "Are you alright, son?" His eyes were full of concern.'You have nothing to fear Edward. You are just back where you belong.'Carlisle send to him mentally.'Maria brought you back after Bella killed both you and Alice. I am so sorry, my son.'

Edward's eyes narrowed as he looked at Carlisle to Esme. "We were burnt and you just stood there." His voice was the exact same. "Why didn't you do anything?"

"We couldn't, Edward." Esme whimpered. "They are now after us, because we refused to bend to her will. Jane and Demetri were taking us to her camp, but neither of us know where that was." She tightened her grip on Carlisle.

"It is all true, mi amor." Maria confirmed as she took a step forward. "You do know me, don't you?" She smiled widely as her eyes went to Alice.

The both nodded. "Yes, we know you." Edward answered. "Well, except the guy in the corner." His eyes went over to where Christopher was standing.

"Bravo!" Maria clapped her hands. "Now, why don't we get the two of you into something more comfortable that way you can start your training. In fact Christopher take Carlisle and Esme as well because they will need to be trained in how to fight in the south. Also I am glad to see all your eyes red because they shall be with you for a long time." She grinned as she turned and walked out of the room leaving Christopher to attend to the newborns and the other two.

(Bella's POV: Maria's Old Room; Packing)

I watched as the kids packed. They were doing rather well since we brought nothing with us. There was nothing that would be helpful to me but Mika and Nick found a couple of things that they wanted to take back. Most of the things that Nick packed were books that he did not have.

Mika went through Maria's makeup and clothes as well as her jewelry. I also thought it was a good idea in case we needed any money in the future. I did have a good amount saved up but it wasn't a lot. It was about two minutes later when I felt the pull on my chest loosen. I closed my eyes knowing who it was. I silently growled as I stood and went to the door. Nick stopped what he was doing and turned to me.

"Mother?" He asked quietly.

With out turning around I answered him. "I'm fine, but you need to take Mika to where she was kept. There may be some things there that Maria took from her." I kept my eyes on the door because I had just heard him walk up which could only mean that he was close enough to hear what I told the children.

"OK mother." Nick told me as I heard him move over to Mika. "Just don't hurt him. He does care for you." With that him and Mika rushed out of the room by the other door.

I turned to look to where Nick and Mika left and sighed. He had been trying for years to get me to take a companion or find my mate however I knew that I didn't need a mate nor a companion because I had my kids. I had no need for intimacy.

I stood there waiting for Jasper to knock on the door before I answered. I wanted to see how long it would take for him to get up the courage to do so. I could tell that he was nervous because his breathing was a little faster as well as his scent was tart. I just smirked when he did knock. Walking to the door I opened it and stood there with my head tilted. I was rather pissed that he spied on me but there were other things I needed to deal with first.

"Did you enjoy the story?" I hissed my eyes narrowed. "You do know that spying is not going to get you on my good side."

Jasper just raised a brow at me. "I wasn't spying, but just listening to the story." He moved into the room pushing pass me. "Is that what really happened?" When he turned to me I could see that his eyes were black as night.

"Si." I smirked as his eyes grew wide. "It happened, but like I told my son, I learned from the past about getting involved with someone. I not only lost my love, but my son, as well." I crossed my arms after I shut the door. I didn't want anyone else to stumble upon our conversation.

"We had no idea what happened." He sighed as he took a seat in one of the chairs. "Edward came back after he took you home and told us that you wanted us to leave."

I just snorted as I walked over to Maria's Jewelry. I spotted a couple of pieces that I liked while I watched Mika go through it. "And you all believed him." I shook my head as I picked up one of the rings.

Jasper growled as he walked up behind me. "What were we suppose to say?" He spun me around and looked into my eyes. "I had tried to drain you and then Edward shoved you into a glass table. Not only that, but Alice backed him up and said that Edward was correct and no one went against Edward or Alice."

I couldn't help but laugh at him. "You really believe that don't you?" I shook my head as I gathered all of her jewelry and put it in a bag that I was taking. "You are an empath and if I recall blood lust is an emotion." I cut my eyes to him. I could see that he was understanding. "You were the most feared vampire in the South until you left and I know that if you wanted to get to me like you claim, you would have got to me an NO ONE could stop you if you really wanted my blood that night."

"You don't know what yer talkin' about." Jasper hissed his eyes darkening.

I raised a brow. "Oh really?" I started to circle him with my arms crossed over my arms. "Just because you hadn't been in the South for over 80 years doesn't mean a thing. Once you lived life in the South as a vampire, the teaching and training never goes away." I stopped in front of him. "I know that you were beside Maria more than 100 years."

"And I changed when I lived with the Cullen's." He insisted, I just shook my head.

"It's like that saying that you can take the cowboy out of Texas, but you can never take Texas out of the cowboy." I smirked when I heard him growl. "Well, that's the same as fighting in the South. You may be able to take the vampire out of the wars but the fighting and war will always be apart of them, because you cant forget your training." I lowered my head but my eyes were still locked with his. "Of course with Maria I doubt that many survived." I smirked.

"You don't know what yer talkin' 'bout." Jasper snapped, his eyes darkening which let me know the Major was close to the surface. "You may have been here for over 10 years, but that is nothing compared to me."

"True, however you were born into the South were as I came down here of my own free will." I locked eyes with him. "I am a feared War Lord where as you were a Major under the most feared vampire. Of course after you ran away she lost her reputation and it took quite a hit." I remembered Raoul telling me about the time after the Major of the South left. Maria was run off most of her territories because she was unable to control her army.

"Sorry there, darlin', but ya haven't seen the most feared vampire as of yet." Jasper smirked standing straight. "I keep him locked away, because he goes on nothing but instinct and no one could stop him. Ares is not a vampire ta taunt."

I just raised a brow. "Well, then I should keep my monster hid away." I winked turned and gathering the suit cases. "Why don't you head to the blood storage and gather some blood for the return trip?"

Jasper growled, but didn't say anything as he turned and headed out the door.

I smirked, but shook my head. Even now, I couldn't stand any of the Cullen's whether they had the Cullen name or not. Snorting I grabbed my bag and took off out the door and out front. Raoul had a cart to carry everything that we will be taking. Nitro, Faia, Sai, Uri, Raoul and Angela were all standing near the entrance. Angela rushed over and took the bags from my hands and placed them on the cart. I could see Nick and Mika playing with Kirk and Natalie. I could also tell that Raoul was watching Angela quite closely.

"Raoul." I called him over wanting to speak to him before I spoke to her.

His eyes snapped to mine and rushed over. "Yeah, Boss?" He bowed his head then smiled. "Anything ya need?"

"No," I smirked as I cut my eyes to Angela. "You have been keeping a rather close eye on her. Is there something you want to tell me?" I noticed that he looked down at the ground.

"Not at the moment." He murmured. "I have been getting to know Angie and she is sweet, not like most of the newborns." I could tell he was nervous. "I think she may be my mate but I thought that before." I remember when he thought Lucia was his mate but instead she was his friend but had to be killed shortly after her change.

She was crazy as a human and that transferred into her immortality. I could not control her and neither could Raoul. Thus, the reason he believes that he could be mistaken. I spotted Jasper speaking with Marcus.

"Then we shall ask the master of relationships." I smirked taking him by the hand, leading him over to where Marcus stood. Jasper turned before I was close enough and narrowed his eyes at me. I had no idea why but I would find out later. There was something else on my mind.

"Uncle Marcus?" I smiled as I let go of Raoul's hand. "I need to ask a question." I held my arms behind me back as I stood tall. Jasper stood to the right of Marcus with his arms crossed and his eyes narrowed.

"What do you need to know child?" His eyes were soft but I could still see the pain in his eyes.

"I know that you can see relationships between vampires and I would like to know if you can see if there is a relationship between Raoul and Angela?" I smiled over at Raoul as his eyes grew wide. "He has thought he found his mate before however it wasn't so." I could see that Marcus understood.

Marcus looked from Raoul to Angela. "I see a bond there, but it is new." He looked back at Raoul. "You will need to tread carefully or it will break. Strengthen the bond and it will be almost as strong as Jasper and Isabella's could be." His eyes then found mind and I could see the message in them.

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