Disclaimer: All Twilight characters belong to Stephanie Meyers, while I'm just teasing and bending them for a bit. No profit is being collected from the fiction contained within.
The storyline and non-Twilight characters are my creative fault and mine alone.
This storyline has women loving women. If this kind of love scares you, well darling turn around and go back the other way. There are plenty of splendid writers who delve into straight couple relationships; for the most part, I'm just not one of them.
The rating is M just to be on the safe side, do to the language and the possibility of the sex scenes becoming a bit graphic but no promises in that area. Oh, there will also be mention of threesomes and 'gasp horror' vampires and other supernatural creatures getting it on with each other.
All boo boos, snafus and misdeeds within the story are all mine and mine alone.
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(Location-Tallinn, Estonia)
Sitting at the grand piano, Edward wrinkled his nose in disgust, even though he was in another room, he could still smell the werewolves Otto and his mate Gerda. Their stench wasn't the same as the wolves from La Push but still disgusting. It was akin to the smell of human food with something added into the mix that he couldn't quite pinpoint making their odor truly revolting. He was amazed that Meryatum could be in the same room with the two, but it just proved to Edward the strength of his mentor. The other thing he found disgusting about the pair was how crude their thoughts could be. They may've come from old Teutonic aristocracy but as far as Edward was concern, they, like their three stooges acted were like they arose from the gutters of life then from the rank and privileged.
As much as the werewolves disgusted him, Edward certainly couldn't deny that they were as Meryatum explained to him useful to the two vampires.
(Flashback)
"I know Edward," Meryatum began with a knowing nod as he gazed at the young man with a slight smile. "They do smell rather atrocious but those werewolves have their uses and putting up with their odor makes it worthwhile to us." Turning his gaze outside, "Otto and Gerda have been associates to me for centuries. There's a synergy between us that we developed when surviving the purges of the 1600's, when both vampires and therianthropes were hunted down, much like those thought to be witches."
Edward cast a glance out the window towards the couple and the three he would end up calling the stooges. Otto and Gerda were supervising the other three as they were unloading the food for what Meryatum called the rebirth party.
"I've never encountered werewolves before, I always thought they would be like the scourge from La Push, but everything, even their odor is vastly different." Edward remarked dryly.
Chuckling softly the ancient vampire laid a thin hand on the young man's shoulder, "they are indeed vastly different. Unlike those filthy shifters whose human bodies undergo drastic changes, there is minimal change to those transformed into werecreatures, much like us vampires."
Giving his mentor a crooked smile, "so are you saying those five are more like us, then they are to the mutts."
"What an absolutely hideous thought," the ancient's eyes widened slightly at the idea. "They are no more like us then we are like humans, perhaps even less so and trust me dear boy they feel the same about us." Tilting his head slightly, "but there is a common bond in that they loathe the shifters as much as we do."
"And they've no problem helping us as long as they get to kill the mutts," Edward added smoothly his eyes glittering at the idea.
"None, whatsoever and of course, with a few fringe benefits included to compensate them as well. Their tastes maybe repulsive but it does help with removing leftovers," the ancient added with a nod towards the food.
Edward cringed slightly, "please tell me they are going to clean those…" he cut his words off as he motioned towards where the werewolves were dropping the tranquilized humans. "Before they offer them to our four guests when they awaken."
Meryatum raised an eyebrow, "as if I would allow such grime infested creatures into my home, no Otto and Gerda's boys will strip them and clean them before the bring them inside."
Nodding his head, Edward took one finally look outside, where the humans were being laid out before being moved to their cells in the basement. Otto, Gerda and their boys had collected them from various countries with the promise of food and shelter from the cold winter temperatures. A tiny grin touched the corner of Edward's mouth as he thought about the subterfuge the werewolves employed, because in a manner it was the truth. The humans would be sheltered from the cold and fed, admittedly through a tube but still they would receive nourishment until their four guests arose.
(End Flashback)
Casting his eyes towards the floor and hearing the muffled screams from below, Edward smirked as he thought about the soon to be awakening guests and tranquilized humans who would be given to the four newborns. Everything he and Meryatum were planning was beginning to take shape. Soon, very soon he would be getting his revenge on those who had caused him harm and had hurt his Bella and his sister Alice.
Moving away from the piano Edward decided he could no longer deal with Otto and Gerda's repulsive smell or their licentious thoughts. He needed to get away, to cleanse himself and embrace purity again.
"Meryatum," Edward said knowing the ancient would hear in the other room as he went to grab his coat. It may not be needed but one did need to keep up appearances. "I'm going to leave for awhile."
"Of course dear boy, perfectly understandable," the ancient responded aloud and then added silently, 'must say I wish I could join, but Otto, Gerda and I have more things to discuss before the others awaken.'
"Watch out for the schwein hunds," Otto called growled out. "There's at least one flea bitten group running around Saint Petersburg that has a taste for blutsaugers."
"Thank you Otto, I'll keep that in mind if I go near there," Edward remarked as he reached the door. "I'll be back way before our guests awaken."
Without waiting to hear a response Edward took off keeping his mind open to all thoughts so he would be able to hear any shape shifters in the area. It wouldn't do to get into any trouble when his goal was coming closer to fruition.
(Time Shift – Location Helsinki Finland)
Unlike say C.S.I. Miami, where the murder is committed, the evidence collected and the criminal is caught within what appears hours after the crime, hunting down someone just doesn't happen that way. Unfortunately, in life, there is no time dimensional vortex to use, like there appears to be on TV that allows for such miraculous feats. No, tracking down someone is damn difficult and when the being is supernatural, the difficulty increases tenfold. Not only are most supernaturals excellent at subterfuge, they've had not just years but decades of experience and also not being bound to human conventions allows them more ability to escape notice.
Yet, that being said there are still ways to pursue supernaturals especially in such a high tech society. Since most vampires avoid humans except to feed, contact to such avenues must be done through less then legal means, which Gabriella had no qualms using. In fact, she readily made use of others who could easily hack into government agencies to access systems to assist her. Some of the best hackers in the world were supernaturals and over the years, Gabriella had cultivated a few in helping her track down leads. It was through one of these associations she was able to determine that Edward was no longer in the states but in Europe. With high tech eyes everywhere, even a vampire can't hide from all the various surveillance cameras that are used throughout the world.
Of course using modern technology may have clued them to Edward being in Europe but it was Alice's visions that cinched Gabriella's next move. She trusted the petite vampire's gift even if it was sporadic in regards to the boy. It was her last vision that had brought the five women to Helsinki, Finland. Alice had seen Edward in front of the Helsinki Cathedral. Even though Alice couldn't see what Edward was planning as his decisions kept changing, this vision of the cathedral had been clear to her.
Rubbing her head slightly with her gloved hands Alice gazed up at the stark white cathedral that stood out prominently against the dark gray sky and sighed. She along with everyone but Gabriella was standing near the snow-covered statue of Alexander II of Russia. The older vampire was pacing between two of the cathedral pillars trying to separate Edward's scent from all the others to see if they would be able to track his movements. All five of them were dressed for the cold winter weather just like the humans milling around them.
Even from the distance, Alice could see the frustration on the lithe vampire's face and in her body. Her eyes fell on Gabriella's hands clenched into fists. She was sure the woman's fingernails were digging into her palms. Alice knew her friend was just as frustrated as she was by the turn of events.
"Are you alright, my pixie?" Bella asked concerned laced her voice as her hand touched her lover's cheek. Even though vampires didn't suffer from headaches per say, she knew Alice did feel a physical strain when she tried to force visions of Edward.
The smaller vampire nodded her head slightly, "yeah, just the usual pressure. I wish it were easier concentrating on him, but it's like his mind is a tornado, everything is swirling around and sometimes, I don't know, it's like I'm seeing two different events overlapping each other. Then there are the blank spaces in time that surround him, they've been growing for the last two days."
Ignoring the few stares they were receiving from the various humans passing by, Bella pulled Alice into a hug and whispered. "You need to stop forcing yourself. We can all see the toll it's taking on you."
"It's the faces Bella, the faces of his next victims I see them and I…" her voice caught in her throat and the words were lost as Alice buried her head into her lover's chest.
"Oh baby," leaning back to place a kiss her mate's forehead. "That's why you have to not push yourself to have visions." Tucking her hand under Alice's chin, she raised her lover's face so their eyes could connect. "The one's that come to you are hurting you enough and my sweet please don't blame yourself just because you can't get a clear picture."
"Ah lass," Sian crooned softly as she joined Bella in comforting the smaller vampire. "You cannae take it all on your shoulders. You've a gift it's true but it's not doing you a bit of good trying to force yourself. We'll catch the bastard, but don't be hurting yourself in the process."
Hearing the two women, Alice knew what they were saying was true, but every since she and Bella made their decision, it seemed her visions of Edward were coming clearer at least in regards to the faces of his impeding victims. There was one problem with her visions, Edward would seek out several humans but he kept changing his mind on who would be next. The faces of the would be victims haunted her and Alice knew if she could dream those men and women would bleed into dreams. All she wanted to do was stop him so those potential victims would be safe from harm and that was why Alice pushed herself so hard.
Seeing the concern in her lover's amber eyes, Alice nods, "I'll try but it's so hard," taking in an unneeded breath. "I push because there are more times when I can't see him then when I can. I don't know if it's the ancients doing because I've never been able to see him or what is causing the blocks but when I do catch a glimpse I want to explore it, force it to be more."
Tenderly running her right hand's thumb up and down Alice's cheek, Bella knows better then the others except perhaps for Gabriella that though her pixie's heart maybe frozen physically it never ceased to flow with care towards others. It was she who had comforted everyone before they left Forks four days ago. Wrapping her tiny frame around first Rosalie and then Emmett, cuddling them both tightly and whispering soothing words to them both. Alice did the same with Esme, the only one's bereft of her cuddling were Jasper and Carlisle, but she did give them each a hug and a kiss goodbye before they all left Forks.
"I know my love, but it's because of you we are here," Bella remarked softly. "And we only missed him by hours."
"Shit girl," Leah who had been silently listening broke in. "Remember what Gabi said if it hadn't have been for the goddamn fucking snowstorm, she wouldn't be struggling to find the bastards scent now."
Chuckling at Leah for using the lithe vampire's exact words, Sian added, "it's true lass this is the closest we've gotten to the boy and even if Gabi's rather miraculous proboscis cannae find his scent we're a hell of a lot closer now then ever before."
"When you say it that way my dear cat it makes it sound like my nose should be in competition with Cyrano de Bergerac," Gabriella rich silky voice murmured towards the group as she at a human pace was making her way back to the group.
"Only in your ability to sniff out things that none of us can," Sian replied with a toothy smile. "Personally, I think you have an adorable nose my wee vampire."
Gabriella snorted and shook her head at the woman's comment, "silly cat. I'm sorry my dears, as amazing as my snoot might be I'm unable to pick up a discernible direction in which he might have gone." Running her fingers through her hair, "but knowing his penchant for taking his victims to isolated places I'm damn sure if he did attack someone the body won't be here."
Leah watched as Sian encircled her arms around the lithe vampire and felt her wolf urge her to do the same but the human part of her held back. Being physically affectionate in public was something she struggled with even when she was with Sam and now she was with four women who had no qualms about it. However, though she did not realize it being around the openly affectionate women was influencing her. Unconsciously, she moved closer to Sian and Gabriella allowing her coat to brush up against Sian's.
"So what do we do now, Gabi?" Alice asked as she gazed at the taller woman.
Smiling gently, "don't be so disheartened my petite one. Your vision brought us here and it will guide us again but until then we rely on other means." Lifting her head up she gazed towards the south east, "we go looking for answers."
"Oh bloody hell," Sian murmured out with a sigh.
"What?" Bella and Leah asked at the same time.
Sian continued as if not hearing the question, "I really hate borscht and don't get me started on kholodets."
"We're going to Russia," Alice explained to Bella and Leah.
"The outskirts of Saint Petersburg to be exact and my beautiful cat they do offer up other human food items that you and Leah can enjoy."
"Darling your understanding of human food is rather questionable but at least they have quality vodka and that always helps."
A tiny grin played at Bella's lips as she listened to Sian grump, "why are we going there if Edward scent was here?"
"Couple of reasons, the main one being I've some very old friends living there and if there is an ancient residing nearby they would definitely know."
Alice nodded and then a small smile appeared on her lips, "and finding the ancient might be a lot easier then searching for Edward."
"And it's all thanks to your gift my petite one." Gabriella replied with a smile and a touch to the smaller vampire's cheek. "But before we go see if my old friends Sacha and Vanya are home, I think it would be wise for Bella, Alice and I to feed."
(Time shift- Location-Tallinn, Estonia)
With delicate thin fingers, which belied the strength of those digits, Meryatum caressed the cheek of a golden hair beauty whose face was contorted in pain. He had chosen her out of the three women to be his next consort. Though he had hoped for males because of the physical strength they could provide, the ancient wasn't displeased with having three females and one male. Besides the way he saw it, they were only the beginning of his army and he already knew the last of the Romanians, Vladimir and Stefan would be interested in assisting him, especially if he threatened to take down the Volturi.
"You'll see Annika the pain you and your soon to be siblings are suffering now will be well worth it," he crooned out to her. "You and your siblings were chosen to be gods." A thin smile graced his lips as another moan of pain escaped from her lips, "it will not be long my queen and then you can serve by my side as we first destroy the despicable shifters, then the blasphemous golden eyes as I promised Edward and then finally the Volturi."
Other cries of pain echoed down towards the cell where Meryatum was softly stroking the young changing woman. Each one of those chosen had a cell of their own and each one was already bound with chains to keep them from breaking loose the moment they emerged. Meryatum could tell by the changing timbre of the cries that it would not be long, only a matter of hours before the transition was complete. The werewolves were already weaning four of the drugged humans so they would be lively enough to capture the newborns attention.
Hearing footfalls coming down the stairs, Meryatum's smile widened, "ah back so soon Edward?"
"Yes," Edward said as he walked into the cell where the ancient and the golden hair woman were. "The boy's soul is now free from the fetters of this sinful world."
His crimson eyes held a joyful look as he thought about his deed, which always amused the ancient vampire. The boy's mind had degraded so deeply into his madness that Meryatum had no trouble controlling him as long as Edward's basic desires were being fulfilled.
"That is excellent," clapping his hands together in delight. "And it won't be long before Annika and her siblings will be awakening."
Giving his mentor a crooked smile, "I suspect you'll be quite pleased to have Annika awake."
Chuckling as he nodded, "oh yes, lovely girl but you can't fool me my boy I recall how your eyes caressed Mina. You've excellent taste, her dark flowing brown locks and tiny body I admit was tempting to me as well but I knew she was for you."
Edward nodded; he couldn't deny that Mina when he first saw her and dove into her mind sparked an interest in him. She was a lot like Bella, perhaps not as innocent but still sweet and vulnerable. He had thought of saving her soul but there was blood already on her hands. She had killed her husband, admittedly in self-defense but still her soul was tainted as far as he was concerned.
"Where have Gerda, Otto and their three stooges run off to?"
"Oh, I'm sure they are out drinking though they claimed they were going to be checking on the transportation they've arranged to dispose of the remains of the food."
Snorting in disgust, "they do like to drink. You're not worried it might impair their abilities?"
"Well, Gerda doesn't imbibe too much and she can keep the others in tow, so no I'm not worried, if I were I wouldn't be using them."
"They'll be back in time to move the first serving or will you and I be doing that?"
"Trust me they'll be back in time for that, they love to watch," Meryatum snickered out. "And then they'll do their own feasting."
"I would've thought the venom would put them off," Edward remarked his lips curled in distaste.
Shaking his head, "no and the amount of venom will be miniscule and it certainly wouldn't have invaded the flesh." Giving one finally caress to the beautiful woman he moved away from the bed she was chained to, "come Edward we've few more hours. No need to spend it down here with the shrieking and you can tell me about the young man you saved."
Pleasure filled the bronze-haired boy as the two moved out of the room and after securing the lock made their way up the stairs. He delighted in the fact that his mentor not only understood his calling but also encouraged him. The relationship he shared with Meryatum was nothing like the one he had, had with Carlisle. There was no crawling back to beg forgiveness when Edward had slipped or brought disappointment to the man he once thought of as his father. Meryatum, Edward knew saw him as a man, not a seventeen year old boy. Together they were walking down the path of revenge against those that hard caused them harm and as equals they were going to exact their punishment against their enemies.
(Location – somewhere in the Russian wilderness)
Briefly, for just a moment in time, Bella decided to allow her mind to escape what brought them to this frozen world that the five them are now exploring. She was able to put away the thoughts that propelled her to leave her home in Forks four days ago. To forget the reason which brought them to, not the first but the third foreign country since leaving the United States. It wasn't hard for her to allow her mind to tuck away thoughts of Edward as she stared out towards the winter landscape.
Perhaps it was the harsh climate that gave her mind permission to wander away, making her thankful she was no longer human. Knowing the subfreezing temperatures would have stripped her deep to the bone if she were still a fragile human, realizing she would've wept from the pain. The whole idea caused awe in her towards those humans who could trudge through and live in such climates. Yet, the bitter beauty of the place wasn't lost on Bella as she watched the snow begin to fall and for that instant, she could understand the lure of such a place.
Or maybe it was watching Sian and Leah who had shifted to their animal forms once they were away from the human populace and the three vampires had finished quenching their thirst frolic in the snow. Once Leah had shifted, Bella noticed that the exotic woman who had been distant even stiff around them changed. Her beautiful gray wolf bounded across the snow filled land as if free from the shackles of life. Then when Sian in her captivating white tiger form joined her, the two began chasing each other in play. Yes, more likely it was then that Bella suspended the true reasons for the five of them coming to this place.
Just the frivolity of seeing a cat chase a dog, okay it was a tiger and a wolf but the imagery still brought up bubbles of laughter to Bella and sparked her own desire to play. With a mischievous glint in her amber eyes, she observed the pair was distracting her little pixie seizing the opportunity Bella scooped up a hand full of snow and dumped it on her lover's head.
"Oh, you did not just do that," Alice squealed as the snow settled into her hair the white contrasting quite nicely with her spiky raven locks.
Giving her mate a smirk, "yeah I did." Then she stuck out her tongue before quipping out, "catch me if you can." Tearing off across the snow-laden fields laughing the whole way.
"It is so on," Alice shouted as she darted out towards her lover. "Remember sweetie," she sang out. "I'm the faster of the two."
"Prove it," Bella replied in her own sing songy voice as she pumped her legs harder to stay a head of the speedy little vampire.
Even though Bella was moving swiftly covering at least a thousand yards in mere seconds, the small petite vampire was gaining quickly on her.
Alice moved swiftly looking more like a gazelle as she pranced through the snow. "Have no worries, love and trust me you'll be wishing you hadn't messed with my perfectly coifed hairdo."
Laughing at her lover's threat Bella quickly shuffled her feet to make a turn to avoid running into a huge drift of snow as she did this she saw out of the corner of her eye Alice barreling towards her.
"Oh crap!" she yelled at the same time as she felt the solid impact of her lover's body colliding with hers.
The two tumbled ass over backwards into the snow bank giggling as they rolled together.
"Told you," Alice breathed out. "I would," gathering a handful of snow, which she squished into Bella's face. "Get you back."
Bella would've shrieked but her mouth was full of snow so she did the only thing she could think of, she used her strength to flip the pair burying them deeper into the snow.
Chuckling, Gabriella shook her head when the four younger ones took off and began to lose themselves in the much-needed stress reducing merriment. Her chuckling turned to loud chortles that echoed through the air as she watched Alice full out tackle Bella sending the pair deep into a snow bank. As the two small women disappeared into the snowdrift, Gabriella shifted her eyes to where in the distance she could just barely see through the snowfall Sian and Leah chasing each other.
She had felt a non-existent thump in her heart when Leah, so serious, so unsure agreed readily with Sian's suggestion that they shift. The two women were graceful and exotic creatures, whether in their animal form or in their human form. Watching them chase, stalk and wrestle with each other was breath catching even for a vampire who had no need for air. Even though Gabriella didn't feel the magical tug of the imprint like Sian, she couldn't deny that Leah captivated her. Not because of Leah's enchanting looks, though the copper hued skinned woman with the flashing black eyes could make runway models weep. No, what Gabriella found enticing about Leah was her strength and the ability to preserve her identity, even with all the shit happening to her.
As the two slipped from view due to their distance and thickened of the snowstorm, Gabriella let out a small sigh. She felt a loss at no longer having them in sight. It was like a curtain had been drawn down before the show had finished leaving a hollow feeling inside the audience.
Hearing a distant howl, followed by gentle roar, Gabriella smiled deeply, 'well, I might not be able to see the play but I sure as hell can hear it. At least Sian's tiger is getting her chance to fool around with Leah's wolf.'
Sian was in heaven, absolute heaven. She was finally getting a chance to be with Leah and touch her without the younger woman stiffing up. Admittedly, it was not exactly the way she had hoped but hell she'd take it anyway she could, besides her tiger needed to meet Leah's wolf and become accepting of the imprint. Such a strange thing, an ironic situation, whereas Leah's human half struggled with the idea of imprinting on two women, it was Sian's tiger that struggled with the thought of imprinting.
The Scottish woman had been absolutely delighted to learn that unlike some shifters and weres, her tiger didn't suffer from the possibility of imprinting. For over a century Sian had explored the world and had numerous lovers. There were a few long-term affairs, lasting a few years but none of the women she had been with enthralled her heart.
That all changed a year and a half ago when she saw Gabriella in a casino in London playing at one of the Pai Gow tables and was immediately enticed by her. The woman's rich silky voice sent tingles throughout Sian's body and even the tiger in her wanted to sink her claws into the vampire. Her tiger relished the sexual adventures the two shared and the human in Sian well, she was falling in love with the lithe vampire. She knew Gabriella may not be able to return the feeling but it didn't stop the Scottish woman from enjoying there times together.
Then to feel the pulsing of her heart happening towards Leah knocked Sian for a loop but this time the tiger in her protested. It fought the imprint from the wolf. Her cat was an independent being and it sure as hell wasn't about to be entrapped into loving, whether it was magical or chemical. Now though, Sian could feel the tiger inside finally purring with approval towards the wolf as the two did mock battle together. It gave the Scottish woman hope that Leah the human would soon be approving the matches her wolf had chosen.
The wolf in Leah was having a butt wiggling, tail wagging damn good time as it pounced on top of the gorgeous white tiger. It had been craving this interaction; fighting against the tight leash, its human part had confined it to. It just couldn't understand why her human part was struggling to accept the mates it had chosen. As far as the wolf was concerned, the two women were perfect choices. And now, it was finally allowed to be with one of its mates and the wolf was thrilled beyond belief. Of course, it would've preferred doing the mating dance with both but hey, it wasn't going to fight the opportunity it was given. The only thing she realized that was missing in this animal courtship was the mind link that she had shared with the pack.
Ignoring that fact, Leah let out a glorious howl as she observed her tiger, her mate twist and bend around her, flicking its wondrous tail on her snout. Oh yes, this was a grand dance and even the human part of Leah was mesmerized by the nimble display Sian was giving her. She could feel her insides throb with every touch and she could feel the excitement race through her. Not just the wolf in Leah was getting excited, oh no, even the human part of her was trilling with pleasure. It was a mouth drooling sensation that Leah hadn't felt for Sam, not even during the lusty haze part of their relationship.
Leah was quickly discovering that the wolf in her was a horny bitch. Sure, it had been over three years since she had sex with someone other the herself but this outright pounding desire was new to her. There was no doubt in Leah's mind, that if she had the right appendage to make it happen her wolf would be mounting Sian's tiger, laws of nature be damned. Unable to make that happen Leah settled for taking tiny soft nips at Sian's ears and then licking her face. Letting both the tiger and the woman know she was ready to move forward in their relationship.
Suddenly as if an invisible rope inside of them had been pulled taunt the two women stopped their movements, at the same the muffled laughter from Alice and Bella became silent. Leah and Sian snapped their heads up and took in long whiffs and the odor, the smell of wolves coated both women's nostrils and they realized that the five of them were no longer alone.
Alice and Bella quickly moved into a crouched position once the scent of the wolves reached through the snow that had been covering them. The blinding storm denied them the ability to see where the threat was coming from but not the god-awful smell. Also the swirling snow hid the other women from them, causing both the smaller vampires concern for their friends.
Gabriella pivoted around trying to see the threat, to spy the wolves but the storm was hiding them. She knew the wolves would have the advantage this was their territory. Reaching down she pulled out the blades she had concealed in her boots and waited for the charge she knew would be coming.
Deep growls from all five women rolled through the heavy snowfall, only to be answered by deeper snarls and by the echoing reply there just as many wolves as there were women.
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