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-Peter's PoV- -Chapter 13- "Chances"
"Captain, I will return in two hours and I expect you to be ready to talk without distractions or to be ready to lose a few limbs." The Major said in a clipped tone.
"Fuck!" I said under my breath by mistake and glanced down to my mate. We were still busy but if there is something that can kill the mood completely, even for a Vampire is the Major's voice and even worse, when the Major threatens your limbs.
"Fuck!" I said more loudly after the Major and Bella were outside our hearing range and gave my mate an apologetic smile and a kiss before dressing up at Vampire speed and moving down to the living room to wait for the others.
My mate followed me after a few seconds but Garrett and Kate were still at it. I growled. If I am not getting any they fucking won't either!
"Garrett, Kate! It won't be my limbs only! If I go down I am taking you both with me!" I barked with the slightest hint of humor in my voice. I probably won't be able to keep the Major from tearing all our limbs apart if it comes down to it anyway. I sighed and sat down on the couch making my mate sit on my lap. My hands wrapped around her waist. Garrett and Kate were grumbling in their room as they got dressed.
"Well Captain..." Garrett said while taking the stairs down at human speed with an arm wrapped around Kate's waist. "At least we will die happy don't you think?" I tilted my head and rolled my eyes at him. My mate and Kate chuckled.
"I suppose, but I rather not die and enjoy myself like last night forever. The Cullens are on their way but it will be fucking close. Even if they get here before the Major we will barely have any time to explain the situation." I sighed. Sex won't distract him again.
"What if we leave?" Kate asked. I snorted and shook my head.
"If we leave we will definitely lose our limbs, no questions asked." We all shivered slightly.
We spent the next hour trying to figure out a way to distract the Major without the loss of body parts but not even my gift would help me. Everything from calling the wolves over to the house, having sex outside, to the slaughter of a few human teenagers in town was discarded because my gift let me know it would only help anger the Major more and possibly Bella. I shuddered. The last thing we need is Bella upset. There is no way to predict what would happen if she lost it and the Major won't be happy if we upset his mate. I sighed.
"What if Marcus...?" My mate started but I stopped her with a snort.
"Like he would come for this. Marcus is too smart to be anywhere in this continent when the Major finds out exactly what is going on. Our only hope is that he will forget about it for a while when he sees the Cullens or that Bella is more interested in a family reunion than keeping the Major calm." 'Fuck, fuck, fuck!' I chanted in my head while rubbing my arms tenderly. 'I am going to miss them.' My mate grimaced.
-Flashback-
It had been five weeks since I followed the scent that led me to Marcus Volturi. Four weeks since I worked up the courage to confront the Major and tell him I was leaving. He was beyond shocked to say the least but he allowed my mate and me to escape from Maria without a question. My dead heart still ached when I thought about my Sire alone with the crazy bitch. I wanted to ask, beg or force him to leave with us but Marcus said he wasn't ready. I still don't know if listening to him was the right choice. I sighed and walked over to the small window in the living room.
We had been on the run for the past four weeks. Looking over our shoulders every five seconds, jumping at shadows. That the Major allowed us to leave didn't mean Maria wouldn't send someone to kill us.
So we ran from the possibility of confrontation and we waited for Marcus to find us. Five weeks since the last time I saw him and still no sign or word from him. I sighed again and forced myself to stay still by the window. It would do no good for me to punch my way through the walls of this cabin. My mate found it for us. The human scents here are so old I doubted anyone had been in it for over a year.
I was becoming restless. Why did I listen to a complete stranger? My mate asked me the same. Living under Maria was bad but at least we had a vague sense of safety. We had a friend in the Major too. 'Fuck!' My fist hit the wall and a piece of it crumbled to the ground. 'Fuck!' I hissed and my mate was behind me in a second, her hands making soothing circles on my back.
"He will come, he will find us." She said over and over trying to calm me down. I don't know how much time passed or how many holes the wall next to me collected until we heard a soft knock on the front door. I frowned and turned my head to look at my mate. Were we so lost in our thoughts that we missed someone approaching the house?
My body tensed in half a crouch as I walked towards the door keeping a hand on my mates hip behind me. I took a deep breath and instantly recognized the scent. He was here. I unlocked and opened the door still in my defensive stance. He was wearing a similar black suit and pristine white shirt as the first time I saw him. His cloak was hanging at his forearm. His black hair looked like it had just been combed.
I wondered if he ever looked different. He offered us a polite nod and raised an eyebrow looking past me into the cabin.
I didn't know what to say. I simply took a step back giving him more than enough room to pass me and my mate into the cabin. He nodded again and stepped into our new 'home' at human speed. He was trying to appear relaxed. We followed him into the living room, he was looking at the wall but I couldn't find any emotion showing on his face.
"You did a very good job at hiding Peter, but Maria won't be a problem for you two. Not anytime soon at least." His voice, everything about him sent chills down my spine. I gripped my mate's hip a little tighter when he turned his face to watch her. "I am Marcus Volturi." He said in a polite tone and nodded to Charlotte.
"Charlotte Whitlock, sir." My mate said using the same tone but she couldn't hide the nervousness in her voice.
"I am sure you both have many questions but it would be best if we do this while sitting down."
He motioned us to sit on the couch while he sat on a chair in front of it placing his cloak on the armrest. I nodded and took one of Charlotte's hands as we made our way to the couch. I was still unsure of what to say, silence stretched and I guess he got tired of waiting for our questions. He sighed leaning back on the chair, arms clasped behind his head, eyes on the ceiling and his story started.
"Almost three thousand years ago, the Vampire world was managed quite differently to the way it is now. Humans went willingly to the countries that held a Coven. They confused their perfection with divinity." He sighed. "Especially to Romania, where the Vampire 'Kings' lived during the time." 'What the fuck is he talking about and why the fuck does he think we care?' I thought but he didn't give me time to ask. "Vampires where rarely turned without a purpose and it was even more rare to turn someone young. Human lines were kept, with the hope of continuity of power in a Coven. The power struggle was harsh, the Southern War is a children's game compared to the wars that were fought then." He sighed. "Until Aro was turned. He was the first Vampire with a 'gift'.
Aro, Caius and I were good friends as humans, as close as brothers. After Aro and Caius disappeared I took over the care of both their families, sent our children away in an attempt to protect them. I thought we were being targeted by the government because of our power. Then Aro found me." He shook his head. "Caius was with him. He didn't want to turn me, after he found out Caius didn't seem to develop any gifts. He just wanted to know where I sent our children. I knew what they were, I knew how power-hungry they both were. Somehow I was sure they intended to kill their children and mine just so they wouldn't have to worry about the possibility of them being turned and stealing their power. I told them the Senate got to them, that they died shortly after they disappeared. I didn't know about Aro's gift and it was a miracle that I had gifts of my own, even as human.
One of them is a mental shield, though it is quite weak. He can still see the majority of my thoughts but if there is something I wish to protect I can and I wanted to protect our children from them more than anything else." His eyes were showing emotion for the first time. He must have loved those children very much. "I was able to keep track of our human lines and keep them hidden from Aro and Caius for over two thousand years until Aro had Didyme killed. You must understand..." I frowned, his eyes seemed to be pleading. "...She was my wife as human but I was lucky enough to have her as my mate too." His voice broke, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath before speaking again.
"Of course I wanted to die too, but they stopped me. My gift was too valuable for them. For a very long time I couldn't do anything but sit and nod or shake my head at their questions but then I remembered I still had a reason to live, even without Didyme." He sighed and for a moment he looked so tired. I couldn't imagine the strength needed to keep going without my mate. I shuddered slightly at the thought. I didn't think I would be able to live without Charlotte, not even if I had descendants to worry about.
"Unfortunately I lost track of our lines, many things can happen in six hundred years. Many humans are born and die and I don't have much freedom. I am supposed to and sit day and night remembering my Didyme. I do and part of me still wants to die, but another part has hope. I want to stop my brothers and their lust for power. We didn't agree how the Romanians ran our world but over the years Aro and Caius became worse than them. The Romanians had the humans think we were Gods, they came willingly to us. Aro thinks of humans are nothing but cattle. I don't know which one is worse but I hope I can find a middle ground." He sighed and shook his head slightly.
I frowned and tilted my head, confused. I wouldn't like humans 'offering' themselves to me as sacrifice but I don't think they are nothing but cattle either. Since we left Maria we started feeding less and we only hunt down criminals. Charlotte and I want to forget all the human lives we had to take during our time with her. But why was he telling me all this? Charlotte and I had no interest in some self-proclaimed Vampire 'Kings' that live somewhere across the ocean.
"Sir, I don't understand why are you telling me this." I said, shifting in my seat. Suddenly I had a very bad feeling about all this. He lowered his eyes and looked into mine intently.
"Because you Peter, are Caius' last 'living' descendant."
-End of flashback-
"It will be alright honey." My mate said without a hint of conviction in her voice, pulling me away from my thoughts. I shook my head. The chances of it being alright are very small.
"Let's just hope he doesn't find the lighters." We all shivered and turned to the window as we heard a car approaching the house. We don't have much time for warm reunions. I quickly stood up and waited for them outside.
I barely had time to explain the most important things that happened during the last four days and how important it was to keep the Major distracted and unaware of the truth when we heard them running towards the house. We moved into a semi-submissive position. 'Fuck! He looks really pissed.' I sighed and risked a quick glance towards the others. Charlotte, Garrett and Kate were still as stone, not even breathing, the Cullens were fidgeting.
"Carlisle" He said in a tone that sent shivers through all of us. 'Fuck!' Carlisle raised his hands.
"Jasper, I am glad to see you are alright." He spoke in a kind but cautious tone and glanced to Bella earning a low warning growl from the Major. Carlisle quickly let his eyes drop to the ground with a grimace. I shook my head.
"Bella, we are so sorry about what happened, but we couldn't be more happy to see you are well now." He said with a smile and I could almost feel the adoration in his tone.
"Thank you dad. I missed you all." Bella's voice was sweet and full of emotion. Esme started sobbing as the word 'dad' left her lips and hugged Carlisle. They had been so worried Bella would be angry at them because of Edward's attack. Bella looked torn between wanting to hug her family and wanting to keep her mate calm. 'Fuck, fuck! Come on Bella! Go to them, hug them!' I pleaded silently. The Major raised an eyebrow looking at me. 'Fuck!' He caught my emotions.
Bella finally decided to stay in her place behind Jasper and I couldn't stop the sigh that escaped my lips. The Major grinned and everyone tensed.
"Jasper..." Carlisle called but the growl coming from the Major made him stop talking. I rolled my eyes. Carlisle was a perfect father figure for his Coven but he would be completely useless in a fight against the Major, probably against anyone else too. Bella started making soothing circles on the Major's arm with her free hand looking confused. He turned his body slightly towards her before speaking.
"Captain what is it going to be?" He kept his tone cold, sending new shivers through our bodies. I could appreciate why Marcus was so happy he turned out to be Bella's mate. It is almost unfuckingbelievable Jasper is not of his line as well. That would make what happened last night kinda gross though. I almost chuckled. 'Fuckidy fuck! My poor arms.'
"Major please..." I stressed the word. "Please I need more time... I will.. explain everything soon." His eyes were so black it was making me very nervous. I continued with my pleas. "Please Major, lets... lets not frighten Bella?" There was a fifty-fifty chance that reminding him Bella would be near by while he ripped me apart would help but not today it didn't. His answering growl sent every animal in a mile flying and running away. 'Fuck!' My mate whimpered softly behind me and I squeezed her hand tightly. I glanced to Garrett and Kate, they looked pale. I almost chuckled again because I was pretty sure I looked the just like them.
"Isabella, it is very important for you to stay right here." His tone towards her, even as the Major was full of love. He raised a brow at her and released her hand. She nodded but her body was tense. Maybe she will stop him before he goes for my neck, fuck she is a day old she probably doesn't know she can stop him at all! I took a deep breath and he turned to look at me again.
"Charlotte, make your mate see reason. I simply want to know what the fuck is everyone hiding from me and my mate. Not an unreasonable request wouldn't you agree?" Well fuck me! The Major was trying to be civil. Charlotte just whimpered again. I released her hand and jumped away from the group.
I was standing half way between the Major and my mate now. I quickly dropped to my knees, raised my arms and looked down to the ground. I didn't want to fight him. He had a right to know, if it was me I would be fucking pissed as well but I couldn't tell him, not right now. If he never found out it would be too soon. 'Fucking Marcus for creating this fucking mess! God he is going to kill me.' The Major tsked at me, I could only see his feet and legs as he moved around me, circling me as if I was his prey. I didn't even hear him jump. 'Fuck, fuck, fuck!' I took a deep breath and he hissed.
"You know this won't help you Captain. Tell me what I want to know right fucking now!" He spat and I shivered but remained silent. I risked a glance at Bella when he was at my back but she was looking at the Major with so much awe in her eyes I almost couldn't stop my eyes from rolling. I whimpered and her eyes moved to me. 'Thank God.' I looked at her, pleading with my eyes. She raised an eyebrow and shook her head. 'Fuck!' Little sisters are supposed to look out for their big brothers! Maybe it's the other way around. The Major caught me looking at Bella and suddenly I had my nose pressed to the grass and dirt, his sharp teeth dangerously close to my neck. The Major wasn't fucking around today.
It would be so easy to avoid the pain by just telling him what he wants to know. But I kept struggling with my instincts and remained silent and still. Sensing my struggle, the Major started using his gift. 'Fuck!'
A/N: Thank you all for your reviews on chapter 12! I wish I could be a lot more descriptive too but half the time words elude me. I will try to change that but can't promise I will be able to.
So... *Gasp!* Omgnowai I can't believe what Marcus said! Can you? I wasn't sure about making Peter so important in the plot but today I got this idea about a Peter/Bella story and I was about to start writing when I though I wouldn't be able to do both at the same time and still keep the updates so quick. So this will have to do to keep me from starting it.
Oh and before anyone gets crazy ideas, in this story Aro and Didyme are not related! Anyway, I can say I am really glad to be done writing this chapter, that little flashback took me a while! So next chapter we will either find out how Jasper works his magic with Peter or we will have a look at what Marcus and his minions are doing. I haven't decided yet. I will try to update soon! In two or three days I hope.