Chapter 9

Hi everyone! I am sorry I haven't updated in awile, but I went on vacation and my computer was not working correctly. I am back and hope to go back to consistent updates. Here is the next chapter that I have written. As always none of the characters are mine. Enjoy!

After I had showered and gotten my backpack packed up we Jasper came into the room and asked if I was ready to go. I said I was I just needed to talk to Peter really fast. I could feel some hidden emotions from him and wanted to know what was wrong. Honestly, Jasper should have been asking him, and I think he was just so happy that we were going to the Cullens that he ignored Peter's feelings, but my extra gifts were telling me to talk to my friends.

"Hey Pete, what's the matter? I haven't gotten too bad a ping lately."

"I don't know Isa, I just feel like something big is coming and you will be right in the center of it all. The Major is also giving me a weird feeling, and I don't know which feeling to tackle first." Peter seemed on edge and I could understand why. His family had an unknown threat, but that was normal with war veterans. We were heavily sought after for wars and armies we wanted nothing to do with.

"Well I will tell you which one first. Always protect Jasper okay. I can take care of myself. Since he has been on animal blood his senses are depleted. I was holding back on the fight because of it and he was weaker than I would have thought. I think his gift is also a little on the fritz because of the lack of nutrients. I can be ready and protect myself, but I don't know how much more of the Major time Jasper can handle. Okay. Protect and save him first." The General voice came out and Peter was quick to realize that I would do anything to keep Jasper safe.

I am well prepared and have never lost a fight and he would need more protection than I would while he was still drinking animal blood. It didn't seem like he would get off it any time soon, so I will pick up the protection detail. I gave Peter a quick hug then went to find Charlotte.

"If Pete gets any weird feelings tell him to follow them and help Jasper okay. I will be fine. I love you both dearly and we will be back. I will not be going to animal blood and they will kick me out before too long. Stay safe!" I whispered into her ear as I hugged her. These two are the only ones I care about outside Jasper. Leaving them is always hard.

We took our time travveling to the Cullen's house in Forks Washington. Jasper had called one of his brothers Emmett to say that he was bringing home a girl he met while visiting Peter and Charlotte. Emmett was a little hesitant to be meeting someone new since Jazz had just gotten out of a relationship with Alice, but I wasn't worried. My shield could protect me from anything that came my way and Jasper loved me. I had everything I needed.

While we ran across the terrain Jasper would hunt and I would watch then we would end up starting a round of love making then run and repeat. It was very enjoyable, but it did make the trip longer. What should have taken only 2 days took 2 weeks, but I was not complaining.

We were approaching the house after I had insisted on a perimeter run. Jasper may trust these people and I trust Jasper, but my military background did not let me go into a place unprepared and not knowing the area. Jasper of course understood and wanted to get a lay of the land, so we did a quick run around the property.

I sensed 6 vampires in the house, so everybody is at home right now. I could hear them talking about wanting to call Jasper and see where he was. Jasper didn't hear them at all though, so that is interesting. Maybe the animal blood is taking affect on him quicker than I had thought.

Once I was comfortable with the surroundings and my ability to defend the land should the need arise we began walking up the driveway. I heard the coven come out onto the front porch a little hesitantly. They did not recognize my scent, but they could smell Jasper and were excited to meet him. As we approached I took inventory of the weaknesses that displayed in each of the vampires in front of me. It is best to know your advisories as soon as possible.

From the descriptions that Jasper had given me I could tell that Carlisle was the blond head of the coven, excuse me, family. I could feel the power of compassion rolling off of him. That is not one I needed in my arsenal, but I got it nonetheless. He seemed competent, but I could sense a slight chaos under his calm exterior. He would be the one furthest affected by the animal blood after 300 years on the stuff and no human blood to supplement for him.

Esme was next. She seemed every bit of the mother Jasper described her to be. I could practically feel her anticipation at another daughter in the family. I however, did not like my own mother and have not needed one in the years that I have been walking this Earth, so she might get a different reception than she hoped for.

Rosalie and Emmett were a little apprehensive, but completely open to Jasper's new girl they just wanted to meet her. I think I will get along great with this supermodel beauty and her goofy mate. Emmett was itching for some rough housing I could tell and he wanted to see if I was worthy of his brother's love. Rosalie felt the same way, but I could tell under the icy exterior she really just needed a friend.

The other two I was more apprehensive about. Alice was trying to look into what would happen in the coming minutes, but she couldn't get by my shield. I acquired her power and it was very overwhelming. I could understand how this power would become addictive and was not very helpful. Peter's was much better suited for warfare. Edward was mentally attacking my shield trying to see into my mind. I did get his power with that assault and could see how annoying it was to always hear other's minds. He seemed like the type of person to use what one thought against them. Not a great power for someone with a god complex.

As we approached the entire family began to feel the fear that comes with the decorations of teeth marks on my skin. I was not ashamed of them and let the whole world see the survivor that I am. Edward dropped into a defensive stance involuntarily as did Emmett. Carlisle was better at fighting his instincts. Well that or he did not comprehend the danger he could be in. The scars combined with my crimson eyes from a fresh feeding was a huge red flag to these passive vampires.

Jasper walked out in front of me greeting his family while sending out waves of calm. He didn't want this to come to a fight and I could understand that, but I would defend myself if necessary. I couldn't kill anyone, but hey there are other methods that incapacitate them for a little while.

"Hi Carlisle, Esme, I would like you to meet my mate Isabella Whitlock." Jasper introduced me as I walked cautiously forward to shake their hands. The other two men had come out of their crouches, but still regarded me with some hesitancy.

"Please call me Isa, Isabella is too long. It is a pleasure to meet you both. I have heard so much about you from Jasper as well as others I met along my travels. Your reputation precedes you." I put on my best charming smile and was as polite as the southern lady I wish I was.

"Isa, welcome to our home. These are our children Edward, Alice, Rosalie and Emmett." I nodded to each as they regarded me. "We have a treaty with the La Push wolves on the reservation near Forks that we do not feed from humans in the area. Do you plan on switching to our diet?" Carlisle was very direct.

"I will not feed on your lands or those close to here." I left my response at that and while Carlisle was unhappy with my response, he let it go for now, but I could see there would be another discussion about my feeding habits in the future.

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