DO I REALLY WANT REVENGE?
Disclaimer: The Cullens, the Swans, and most of the characters mentioned in the story that are known from Stephanie Meyer's beloved Twilight Saga, are all hers and hers alone. I neither have nor wish to pass them off as mine. I do appreciate the fact that she did bring them to life and allows us to play with them in our imaginations. The only thing I will claim is the current storyline.
All of the chapters of this story has been beta'd by the lovely dowlingnana and the chapters with mistakes are being replaced.
Certain individuals were scrambling to some plans made and in place since learning of the upcoming meeting between Noragian officials, Marcus, Caius and Aro and the Vargian Queen to reach a workable agreement about the Sykes Project.
"Damn, bitch is going to be our way to use Edward as our instrument for revenge, finally. No one will be able to prove otherwise with all the evidence we have to place. Give the word to prepare and wait for the final instructions."
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Both Edward and Jasper had spent hours going over again and again all of the paperwork regarding the project at each level, stage and location. They couldn't find anything out of place or to indicate a problem as what had been alleged. There was nothing. Making copies of all that would be needed to prove compliance with all of the agreements, the two cousins parted ways with the understanding that they would meet again tomorrow early to make sure they had missed nothing.
Edward got back to the palace with all of the information he had to offer and went straight to Bella's office. Angela told him that she was waiting for him and to go on in. After he passed her she came into the office right behind him ready to take notes.
At the end of another two hours and all of the paperwork reviewed several times, all felt there was nothing else that could be gained. No breaches of the contracts and agreements could be found. The accounting was in order with everything being accounted for in not just one but three separate places and handled by three separate people.
"Very well, I will be taking all of this with me when I leave in the morning to meet with the governing body of Noragia." Bella says with an exhausted sigh.
"You're going? I thought I would be the one to meet with them since my ministry is in charge of this."
"No, with you being my consort, the issues of running this country for a few days will be left in your care while I am gone. No ministries are meeting to resolve this; it is all with the final word."
"I see."
"Edward, please, don't be like that. I have no other option. It has to be me. Also, there isn't anyone else that I feel comfortable enough to leave in charge of the welfare of Vargia, but, you."
He looks at her for a moment or so and then nods with a smile playing around his lips and beginning in his eyes. He realized the truth of her statement after looking into her eyes. She truly felt that he was capable of dealing with the issues in her absence.
"Besides, once I get back we will be celebrating more than just our anniversary. We will have to let Alice and Rosalie plan a nursery." She tells him quietly.
Edward becomes absolutely still, and then whips his head around to look at her with sheer surprise. He has become as if a statute.
CHAPTER 24: WHO'S THE TRAITOR?
It was five in the morning and Edward had come down to see his wife off the same as Alice and Rosalie. But, it seems they thought they were going to be going with her. Instead all learn that Bella had left an hour earlier. All three were confused as to why she would leave in such a manner, with entourage other than some of her personal guard and those had been handed picked from what he had been told. Only three cars had been used, one for front guard and one for rear guard leaving the middle on for herself. Edward had a very bad feeling about the whole thing. In fact, he had had a feeling that things were going to go wrong since yesterday morning when she had shown him the declaration from Noragia.
Then she knocked the wind out of his sails last night before walking out of her office to get ready for the coming trip. She told him he was going to be a father. By the time he had come back to his senses she was already out of sight with her laughter being left behind in his memory due to his stunned reaction to her news that she was pregnant. That was the last he had seen her. The rest of her evening was spent in preparation, so, he didn't get a chance to talk with her about that, or, anything else. They never said good bye. All he knew is that things didn't feel right, especially after finding out when and how she had left the palace.
Returning to his apartment, Edward, begin to get ready for his work day since not only did he have his work to do, but, the Queen's as well. He showered, shaved, had breakfast, alone, then dressed and left to talk with Carmen and Angela. They would help him to coordinate what he needed to handle personally and what could be delegated to them or others in the two offices. It was going to be very hectic over the next several days until her return.
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At precisely four in the morning the Queen's motorcade pulled out. No one had been informed of the change of plans so few were around to wish 'God's speed and success'. Commander Olsen had mentioned that it was about time to test the security of the Queen's guard, but, she had no idea how to pull a surprise check. That every time she had tried the guard passed due to having prior knowledge of what was going. They thought it was a joke. True the guard were considered to be the best; they had to be to be included good enough to guard the person of the Queen, herself.
So, with that in mind, Bella decided to pull her own security check to see how well they performed without advance notice or knowledge since not even the commander had been made aware of what she was planning to do. Three vehicles pulled up to the entrance, the front and rear vehicles would transport the guard for her protection with the center car being for her alone since none others were going with her. She entered and within five minutes all were pulling out of the palace grounds heading towards the Vargian-Noragian border.
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King Carlisle was contacted at the last minute by Marcus Cameron with an invitation to join the upcoming meeting since Wystonia was involved in the Sykes River Project. He could act as mediator between the two sides to help keep things in perspective. Carlisle did make a suggestion that instead of holding the meeting on the border of Vargia and Noragia as all outside parties would have knowledge of the whereabouts and due to the outstanding circumstances of someone trying to create havoc with the security of all parties, why not meet in an undisclosed place to iron out any differences. So, the heads of all three countries were converging a little further north than the known meeting spot, but, still on the borderline of the two countries.
So Carlisle of Wystonia, Marcus Cameron, Caius Hammond, Aro Stevenson, all of Noragia and Isabella of Vargia arrive nearly at the same time. Bella is driving by herself as did Carlisle. And the three of Noragia arrived together in one car. No guards or other members of government are present to interfere with the meeting or create complications due to protocol.
After greeting each other civilly they got down to work and in no time all had been resolved in a short period of time. At the beginning after all had gotten the greetings over, Carlisle did inform all present that he had some information that needed to be shared and discussed before they parted and went their separate ways. During that time they spent in the meeting, not even taking a break until all had been settled, no one had access to a radio or television to get the latest news, so, they had no way of knowing what had happened at the original meeting place. But, as the meeting closed and all were on friendly terms Carlisle reminded them that he had some information to discuss with them.
"My son had asked me to try and location the Denali children since Tanya had helped to design the River Project back when all were younger and in school together as he wanted to make sure she was compensated for the work she had originally contributed to the development.
"You three, Marcus, Aro and Caius, asked for me to see if I could get a lead on the individuals that were trying to overtake the Noragian government to control.
"And, lastly, I have been trying to gather information on who was responsible for the several attempts on the lives of Queen Isabella, here, and my son, Prince Edward.
"I pleased to say that I have made headway in all three of these areas. The persons responsible are the same individuals in each case."
"What?" the three brothers asked at the same time. But, Bella said nothing. She was waiting to hear all that Carlisle had to report.
"The ministers you mentioned to me the last time we met, Marcus, is not named Evers. They are related to Marshall Everson, but, their names are in reality Denali. They own the Denalison Company in Wystonia that has been connected with funding the attempted murders of the Vargian royals.
"Tanya, Kate and Irina Denali are the daughters of a convicted traitor in Wystonia that was put to death and then his wife committed suicide before the three girls disappeared.
"For some reason they are trying to overthrow your government and take over Vargia as well."
"The Denali's are distant relatives of mine and Tanya is next in line for the Vargian throne if something should happen to me before I have an heir." Bella informs them in a rather flat tone of voice. Then after a pause, she continues, "So, they were responsible for my parents' death, the attempts to kill Edward and myself."
"They are the ones that stated that we were being cheated by everyone concerning the project."
No one had anything else to say or ask, and, Carlisle indicated that he had given them all of the information that he had available. They wandered out of the conference room at the hotel where they met to book a room to get some rest before heading back home. It was at that point someone mentioned what had happened and that the government heads from Noragia, the Vargian Queen and Wystonia King were killed in an explosion. With that news being delivered all members of their party looked at each other and returned to the conference room. Ordering a meal to be sent they sat down to try and work out what their next moves should be.
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Edward had been kept busy since his arrival at his office. He did meet with Angela and Carmen. Had different things delegated, asked the two secretaries to oversee other issues and dealt with the more pressuring of things himself. It the next morning early when the news reaching him of the explosion.
Commander Olsen, herself, had come to his room to inform him, but, about the same time his mother called with the news that his father had been involved in the same meeting. At this point, all were dead. Edward had to deal with his mother's grief, his and the country's, all at the same time. His wife and child were gone. His father was gone. How was he expected to handle ruling two countries? He had no idea if Bella had a distant relative that was next in line to the throne. They had never discussed that.
He immediately dressed and called for a news conference, but, he also told the Commander that he wanted all the details that could be obtained concerning the explosion and the deaths of all involved in the meeting. He wanted answers.
The news groups arrived and waiting to hear the press release that the Prince Consort was going to deliver to the country. They didn't have long to wait before he entered the news room.
"I thank all of you for coming at such short notice. My statement will be brief, to the point and I will not be accepting any questions at the conclusion.
"It is tragic that Her Majesty, my beloved wife, Queen Isabella, along with the three ruling bodies, Marcus Cameron, Aro Stevenson, Caius Hammond, and Wystonian King Carlisle, my father, were all attacked and killed in such a cowardly manner. All of these persons had much to give to their country and people. They all worked hard to bring about a better way of life for each member of their country. To provide security and stability for their country.
"I am not asking, but, demanding that all law enforcement agencies work together to capture and prosecute all persons that participated in such a horrible act of cowardice." With nothing else to say, Edward turned and left. He was met on the other side of the door by Alice and Rosalie was nearly beside themselves with grief.
About four hours later, Edward was informed that the heir to the throne had arrived and demanded his presence immediately in the throne room. As he entered and saw who was present, he hesitated slightly in his step. Then looking around frowned as he saw that Alice and Rosalie were handcuffed. As he approached the throne, he demanded to know, "Why are you seated upon my wife's throne, Tanya?"
"Because it is now my throne, Edward. I am the next in line to sit here if she died without issue which seems to be the case. And, you, dear Edward, are under arrest along with Alice Brandon and Rosalie Hale for the murder of my cousin, Queen Isabella." The guards step forward to handcuff him and to lead all three away.
Just as they had gotten to the door to leave, Tanya stops them for a moment to say, "Revenge, Edward, revenge. Think about it as you are brought to trial and sentenced to death. Let your family know how it feels.
"Make no mistake. You will be found guilty with all of the evidence that has been located in your quarters and your office. And, all of your staff that came from Wystonia is also being brought upon charges of aiding you in your acts of treason against the crown. Take them out of my sight."
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After everyone had been dismissed and left the throne room Tanya turned to her two sisters and remarked, "We have succeeded. Ladies we are taking over Vargia and Noragia. With that situation we can crush Wystonia and make them pay for what they did to Mom and Dad. For all of the lies and falsehoods the liars told." Kate and Irina just smiled without saying a word. Each one knew that all of the planning and patience had paid off finally. Now they would be able to reap the benefits due them.
A/N: Edward from the loss of his wife, unborn child and his father. Why would Tanya do this? What is her reasoning? And, then to arrest both Ladies Alice and Rosalie? Why accuse him of trying to harm let alone kill Bella? The world is upside down. And, what evidence was found to implicate Edward? What is going to happen to Edward, Alice and Rosalie?
What moves are going too made by the Denali sisters? Are they going get away with this takeover? For how long will it last?
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