BLOODWIND: A SOUL'S WORTH
CHAPTER TWELVE
Jasper POV
I felt young again well as young as an immortal vampire could feel in certain circumstances. Ever since we found them my blood lust was down to Carlisle control going to school didn't seem so bad anymore I could go shopping with Alice (though that seems more of a curse than anything) it made her happy. Now I was looking in this enchanted forest with my 2nd oldest hikari looking for his siblings. We already found 2 of the werewolves and Rose who was no chuffed neither were the dogs. We found the others after 2 hours and the only ones left was my youngest and Alice after an hour, Rose huffed "How is it possible we can't find her both of them" her blond hikari gave her a look "Have you even reached the end of this garden?".
Then Emmet oohed like a light bulb switch went on in his head. "She's home in pixie village". All steps faltered at that statement and gave him a dubious look. He rolled his eyes at us as if we were the idiots. He proceeded to walk in a direction with no leads we followed him. Well I'll give it to Emmet it really did look like pixie village large mushrooms bright exotic colours the air smelt sweet in a way. I caught her scent and followed it to a large mushroom with a rock in front of it Tom followed the foot indents that led him to the same spot we looked at each other then proceeded to move the small rock from the hole .
Alice's head peeped out and she then giggled "You had me waiting long enough" I couldn't help but smile memories rushing to me "I beg your pardon maam" looking down on her she gave me a quick peck.I know that one she was worried about something I gave her a look. "OOOk lets find El….". Lee our oldest looked thoughtful for a moment "Did any of you by any chance come across water." Alice then faced him "Yeah not too far from here" then all of them smiled and ran towards where Alice had pointed.
It was like a mini waterfall I have never seen anything like it there were steps that looked like they were made from the trees themselves leading to a pool it was semi-shaded by trees that gave the sunlight that was peeking through a diamond look across the water the air was fresh with a hint of Vanilla. She was here. "Found her dress" Roses youngest held a white dress that was hanging in the branch. She had a smile on her face "That girl and water" "Well I don't know about you but I'm hot and can kill two birds with one stone.
Tom then stripped down to his boxers and jumped in. The pond was deep far deeper than it looked. Soon they all were stripping giggling laughing. Soon screeches were heard along with splashes and laughter. Tom was nowhere to be seen. "So, you guys joining us or just standing there" the golden red head was smiling at us Esme was looking at Carlisle smiling. Soon the wolves stripped down and jumped in Emmet did a cannon ball soon after.
Suddenly Elrica's head popped out she was grinning "Took you long enough to find me means I Win" Alice looked relieved and soon our eldest had her on his shoulders and unceremoniously dropped her in the pool. There were shrieks of laughter. Eventually we joined in with Esme and Carlisle looking on the side like lifeguards. As we started an impromptu water fight. Soon before we realised it the sun set and Esme called us out we all went out. The kids were shivering slightly and went to pick up their respective clothing.
That's when I noticed the tattoos on all of them. El had a phoenix and dragon along her ribcage going down to her thigh in light blue blood red and green. Bella or Kess had a dream catcher like design on her thigh all black in a beautiful pattern each of them had unique tattoos yet there was one that was the same the ones on their left arm it was flame like yet it was a purple blue colour and all of them were glowing slightly. Interesting was it part if their gang? Just like that the events of early this morning pulled into our minds. We know they didn't do it I mean we are part of their alibi along with CCTV footage solidifying it further.
Yet it didn't stop us from questioning them. El looked at me her galaxy like eyes staring into me I felt as if she was reading me gauging my reaction. Then she turned towards Lee, whatever was in her eyes he turned towards me scowling "We had nothing to do with those two hikers" and just like that the atmosphere change.
"Yes, ok we mafia but we not stupid we know besides them there a few more watching us trying to get info we were fortunate enough those were from a minor rival gang." El placed a hand on his arm his turmoil emotions that if I were human would send me staggering back like a ferocious thunderstorm calmed down. Tranquillity washed over him. "We didn't raise above all of them by doing petty murders, some of those who came here are CIA, FBI and other gangs. We knew they were coming. We wouldn't be stupid enough to start killing them if we killed the wrong one we would have more trouble than the death was worth." Her voice was cold hard. Devoid of all the sun and warmth she displayed earlier her emotions in check. I felt no anger no fear. The only thing I felt was the best way to describe it is stillness. "We Corvinus don't kill casually. Nor do we flaunt our status. We would have been killed off centuries ago if we did that.
It's not our style to call attention to ourselves, but don't mistaken this for cowardice." Her eyes suddenly took on sharper colours almost like a cat's eyes when you shine a light into it "eerily creepy predator" was Emmets words yet these held more of a threat. Her face was still calm her posture perfect for a human. She then looked at the lake "Our world is a lot like this pool. You don't know what's in it or how deep it goes till you jump in".
Her eyes turned normal colours turning softer and a smile graced her face "We had nothing to do with those murders, but we do know wha- who did it. And my suggestion to you is stay out of the forest till the next full moon". Kess then spoke her voice sharp "Now that you got what you wanted I think it's time we all went our separate ways." She then took one of the boy's hands and stomped off Chanz and El went towards Alice's old hiding place and lee and the others each went in a pair or more in different directions leaving us behind "This is all your fault bloodsucker!" one of the wolves were now facing me angrily his chest puffing in and out in anger.
"Shut up dog breath none of us said anything they told us on their own" Rose shouted back. Emmet pushing her behind him. Letting out a low growl towards the wolf who took a threatening step towards her. We all were battle ready I sent out waves of calm trying to placate the situation Carlisle also talking to the wolves "Listen we were worried, even though we gave them an alibi it doesn't mean people wouldn't still accuse them. In the end, you must admit we were all curious as to whether they had something to do with it Mafia and all" they calmed down "Just stay away from our-" glass shattering broke us out of the argument Edwards temper rose suddenly and I wondered why he must have seen something in their minds to piss him off.
A gunshot ran through the air and a high-pitched screech reached us and a "OH for the love" and another shot rang out. WE all ran towards the shots our fight soon forgotten. A squeal of "Did I get it please tell me its dead".
The scene we walked into was El standing on top of a table gun in hand pointing at a strange looking splotch of guts and flesh. "You didn't have to shoot the bloody thing. Chanz and the other girls also found refuge on either objects or their brothers. "It shouldn't have scared me like that. I'll give it a nice funeral and repay mother nature in kind but it shouldn't have sneaked up on me" "You scared our guests" Kess spoke while getting off the back of Colby, was it? She then faced us eyes bright and face slightly pink. She then bit her lip and an almost puppy face "It was a frog" her voice small timid almost pleading innocence gun now taken by her brother.
Who was shaking his head and covering his smirk the rest of the siblings climbed down chuckling or smiling "she hates them absolutely terrifies her she became impartial to them after a while but the cant hop up from nowhere" there was laughter in Kess's voice "Well at least it died quick and noble" el muttered while climbing down eyeing the frog carnage she had created. Edward approached Kess even though Colby was her "brother" he still felt like a threat seeing as they hadn't completed the imprint yet and he barely noticed Jacob doing the same. I watched as Paul went towards el and all the wolves moving towards a specific member of the Corvinus family. Their emotions almost in complete mimicry of one another.
Concern, happiness and a dark sort of emotion almost possessive. Suddenly there were loud growls "she's mine!" Edwards voice rang through the courtyard. His eyes black staring down one of the wolves I believe a descendant of Black. "Piss off bloodsucker" he was shaking. Kess was standing away from them looking towards her siblings for help. BANG! BANG! BANG. Lee stood with a gun in the air smoke coming out of it. "I think we have spent too much time in one another's company and its best if everyone leaves." The golden red head spoke her voice hard broaching no argument. The fight simmered down to glares. "This isn't over PUP" Edward hissed stomping his way back into the castle. Kess breathed a sigh of relief. I guess they didn't want a fight. Lee was looking down at El who was smiling widely at him her white teeth shining and her eyes sparkling with impudence if that were even possible. "Don't even say it" his voice stiff.
She then shrugged her shoulders and skipped inside. Chanz started laughing "and to think it's not even Monday yet" groans were heard all around and soon we were all saying our good byes and on our way. Once home Edward slammed his car door "Dammit" he was throwing what emmet would call a bitch fit. "Edward dear calm down tell us what's wrong" Esme was trying to placate her first born. He ran after he left the car we followed and found him uprooting trees and screaming.
Being us he didn't tire easily so there was no waiting it out eventually Esme decided to approach cautiously trying to find out what caused the most violent behaviour we have ever seen from the most withdrawn in our group. He whipped his head towards Esme "He imprinted on her". Those four words froze us. It was impossible we never heard of a vampire's mate getting 2 imprints but then again, they are two different species could that be the reason the future changed so drastically? Now thinking ack on the emotions during that fight I remembered that dark possessive feeling I felt from him as he neared Edwards mate. Then I slowly realised something else "It's not just him, is it?" Edward then paused to look at me. His look told me all I need to know. Things just got a whole lot more complicated.