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Chapter 5

Jasper POV

I went outside for some fresh air while the others were doing random things. Alice was shopping online, Carlisle was in his study, Emmet and Rosalie were hunting, Esme was doing some interior decorating things and Bella and Edward were playing with Renesmee while Jacob was sleeping. I walked outside and saw Rose standing on the porch of their house and I went over to her. She pulled her stake, ready for any danger and put it away once she realized who it was. She walked out to me and we talked for just a few minutes before her whole body tensed. I knew that she had sensed something so I kept my eyes open. Seconds later we were surrounded by Strigoi and she whispered to me the best way to kill them. I kept an eye on her throughout the fight and she was a true warrior. I could feel the darkness taking over her emotion during the fight and I noticed that it fueled her fighting. She took some serious hits and my family joined the fray. By the end of it, Rose was hurt badly but she refused Carlisle's help until it was certain that she would need a transfusion. Lissa healed her and we went over to our home for the transfusion. She fell just as she came through the door and Jacob caught her before she hit the floor. Dimitri picked her up and carried her upstairs to the room where Carlisle was setting up. Everyone here had a huge respect for Rose and her selflessness. She gives 110% to help others. Several hours later the transfusion was finished and she came down with Dimitri.

"Don't stop talking on my account. I know I'm fabulous but you can stop staring now." Rose said and we all laughed. She looked like she was concentrating and I saw Edwards smile fade into shock.

"Rose what did you do? I can't hear your thoughts anymore." He said and Rose smiled triumphantly. Ahh so Rose blocked the mind reader.

"You learn to put up mental blocks when your bond mate likes getting it on with his pasty ass." She said pointing to Christian. Lissa and Christian blushed profusely while everyone else looked confused. Dimitri and Rose laughed.

"Remember how I said that the bond connects our minds so that I can feel her emotions and hear her thoughts?" We all nodded. "When her emotions are really strong, they can pull me into her head. This means that I see things just as she sees them. It's really helpful in protecting her, but very frustrating when these two are going at it like rabbits. I so don't want to have virtual sex with Christian." We all laughed. I understood fully what she was trying to tell me earlier.

"Mental blocks also help in keeping the darkness from seeping in unintentionally, making the darkness easier to control." Rose said. "I've dealt with the darkness and the bond since the accident and I've had a hard time with it lately because the bond was gone for a while, so my control has slipped."

"Well we better get back over there and get to bed. Eddie and the girls have school tomorrow." Dimitri said and Rose groaned while the others laughed. We said goodbye and they went back to get some sleep. When they left Edward still looked frustrated.

"Edward it will be okay. She won't keep it blocked all the time, you know that takes a great deal of energy unless you're like Bella." We laughed.

"Well Rose will have to work at it and with me it's just natural." Bella said smiling. "It is amazing that she can block you though."

"Yeah but I guess I should have expected that from her. She really is something. I think that we have grown close to them all, but none as close as we have Rose." We all agreed and went to our own things. Alice and I went hunting with Carlisle and Esme while the others stayed around the house.

It had been several weeks since we met them and we were all getting very close. Lissa and Alice bonded over shopping and Rosalie had grown a lot closer to Rose. Christian and Emmet had been pulling pranks on the girls. Dimitri and Edward were also getting along well. These people had become good friends and essentially like and extended family. This weekend Rose said that there were a few of their friends from court who were coming to visit. Adrian was returning for a few days with Lissa's sister Jill and Mia. We were wary of the new editions but Rose assured us that they wouldn't say anything that would put Lissa in any danger. They were true friends and we agreed to let them in on the secrets we shared.

Rose POV

Adrian, Mia and Jill were all paying us a visit. They were only staying the weekend because Jill still had classes at St. Vladimir's. Lissa and I went to meet them at the airport while the others stayed behind. When we got there, I was surprised that they were there with another familiar face. I suddenly remembered that with Jill still a student she would have a school guardian accompanying her. I trusted Alberta Petrov with my life, but this wasn't my secret to tell and I was a little wary of her reaction. We loaded up and headed back to the house. As we pulled into the driveway, the boys came out of the house and helped with the bags.

Once everyone was settled in I went by myself over to the Cullen's house to warn them of the new development. Bella and Edward were on the couch watching Emmet and Jasper play video games. Carlisle was at work and Esme was in the study. Jacob and Renesmee had went to watch a movie upstairs. Rosalie and Alice were no doubt shopping somewhere.

"Hey guys what's up?" I asked coming through the door. We had grown so close that we didn't even bother knocking anymore. I plopped down rather unceremoniously onto the arm of the couch beside Bella.

"The usual Rose. I assume that this isn't a social call since you came by yourself." Edward said.

"Aww, come on you all know that I'm the favorite around here." I said and attempted to raise an eyebrow but they both came up. They all laughed. "But you're right. I came over because Jill and Mia just got here with Adrian. They had to bring another guardian with them though. I thrust them all whole heartedly, but it's not my secret to tell so I figured that you guys needed the heads up."

"How do you know this other guardian?" Edward asked.

"Her name is guardian Alberta Petrov and she is the captain of the guards at St. Vladimir's. I grew up with her and I trust her with my life. I don't know what her reaction would be, but she knows me enough to know that I would never put Lissa in any danger so I think she'll be okay." I said honestly.

"I'll run it by Carlisle when he gets back which will be in another hour. I'll let you guys know something once we make a decision." Edwards said.

Edward POV

Rose agreed to wait until we made a decision and I ran this by Carlisle when he came home. We were all wary on who we shared our secret with but we all respected Rose and her judgment. We agreed that it would be okay for them to be let in but they would have to be sworn to secrecy. I knew that there was a possibility of the Volturi watching us but since they weren't human we were not breaking any rules in my mind. Carlisle was wary like I was but he also agreed. We invited Rose and her friends over for 'dinner' and Esme cooked a huge meal for them. Honestly they eat as much as Jacob.

Rose came in like she always did and I heard the older guardian woman scolding her for having no manners. Rose introduced us all to the new additions and plopped down on the couch beside us like she always did. Dimitri just laughed at her and the woman called Alberta just glared at her, but there was a trace of a smile. After everyone that eats had dinner, we gathered in the living room. I could tell that Alberta knew something was up. Rose stood and addressed those that didn't already know about us.

"Okay I need a promise from Jill, Mia and Alberta that what is said here will not be revealed to anyone for any reason. This is serious and if any of this gets out it could mean danger for all of those involved." Rose stated. Alberta was immediately on alert. They all agreed and we got down to business. We explained everything and the three sat there in stunned silence after we were finished. Alberta's thoughts were a little concerning until she realized that Rose wouldn't put Lissa or the others in any danger. Alice and Rosalie went shopping with Jill, Mia, and Lissa. Naturally Rose and Alberta had to come too and Bella took Renesmee also to shop for some necessities. The guys came over and we spent the day doing random things. Christian and Adrian played Video games with Emmet while Eddie and Dimitri went to the basement to train. Carlisle was in his study and Esme was out back gardening.

Rose POV

The girls all went shopping and I groaned at the idea but went along anyway. I would much rather hang out with the guys but what could I do. I wasn't about to let the Moroi go out with only one guardian. Alice and Lissa were getting along really well and Rosalie had a personality similar to mine. Bella and Renesmee were getting along splendidly with Mia and Jill. Alberta was far guard and I was near guard while at the mall. I knew that Alberta had reservations about the Cullen's but she was slowly warming up to them. Just as we were leaving the mall it was getting dark and we were all alert looking for any sign of Strigoi. Just as we approached the cars, I started to experience the nausea and I alerted the others. We made a mad dash to the cars but not before the Strigoi jumped out, cutting off the exits for the Moroi. I lunged at one of the six Strigoi and staked him after only a few blows, he was new and uncoordinated. Alberta, Rosalie and Alice were all fighting with me Strigoi while Bella protected Renesmee and the Moroi. I staked another Strigoi quickly and went to help Alberta, who had somehow been pinned to the ground. I staked the Strigoi through the back. Three down and three to go. I told Alberta to take the Moroi and Renesmee and Bella back to the house and I would follow with the others in their car. They managed to slip away unnoticed and I staked the remaining three while they held them. I called the alchemists to clean up and had the girls hide while I talked to them. Once they were finished and they left, I finally saw my injuries. I cursed under my breath not wanting to make them uncomfortable with the blood.

"Alice, go back inside and buy some bandages, and alcohol from the drugstore. I need to get this off before getting in the car." I said. "I don't want to make you uncomfortable with the blood and all." Alice smiled thankfully and I stripped my shirt off and pulled a black tank from my bag. I threw the bloody shirt away and started to clean up my wounds. Only when I took my shirt off did I notice my shoulder was dislocated. I cleaned up enough that the blood didn't bother them and we sped back to the Cullen house. I would have to get Carlisle to put my shoulder back in place. When we got there, it was chaos. Dimitri rushed to me and hugged me. Normally I was thrilled but not with a dislocated shoulder. I screamed in pain and he let go quickly.

"I'm so sorry Roza I didn't realize you were hurt. You normally end up with more visible wounds." He said.

"Yeah well I had to clean up a little before I got in the car with a bunch of vampires." I said with a pained smile. We walked inside and I found Carlisle.

"Carlisle I need your doctoral expertise here please." I said. "I seemed to have dislocated my shoulder. I know it'll hurt like a bitch just get it over with."

"Come into my office and I'll get you fixed up." Carlisle said and I followed him upstairs to his office.

Edward POV

When the Moroi returned with Bella and Renesmee I knew that something was wrong. Bella said that Rose ordered Alberta to leave with them because of an attack with Strigoi. Dimitri was worried about Rose and I was worried about her along with the rest of my family. About an hour later, the girls finally arrived in their car. Dimitri rushed out to Rose and hugged her hard before she could stop him. Her pained scream caused all of us to cringe a little. Her shoulder was dislocated and Carlisle led her upstairs to put it back in place. I was certain that she would scream a lot more before it was put back in. We all gathered in the living room where we waited for her to come back down with Carlisle. After a few minutes, there was a pained scream coming from upstairs.

"Ahhh, shit that hurts!" She screamed but that was it. As outspoken as she normally is I was surprised that she got through that without more curses. After she came downstairs I could see the pain and fatigue in her eyes. She lay down on the couch with her head in Dimitri's lap. Once she was asleep, Lissa snuck over and healed her shoulder and the rest of her wounds. Later that night, Dimitri picked her up and carried her to their home to rest. Luckily tomorrow was Sunday and we didn't have any classes so she had plenty of time to rest.

Aro Volturi POV

"The cullen's have revealed our secret to the humans. I have had the guard watching them and we will have to have a little chat with them. First I want to know more about these people that they have revealed us to. The Cullen clan has been very loyal and I hate to destroy them, but breaking our only real rule is something we cannot risk. We will have to gather them here and question their motive. Alec said that some of the humans looked like they would make good additions to our guard. Of course I have to see it to believe it. I have sent some of the card to get them and bring them before us to answer for their crime. This will certainly be interesting.

Rose POV

The weekend is over and Jill, Mia and Adrian all went back with Alberta. They all vowed total secrecy and they have all warmed up to the Cullen's. We were all coming home from the college campus when I got the feeling that we were being watched. I didn't have any nausea so I knew there were no Strigoi. When we got home I still felt that nagging feeling that we were being watched. The guys wanted to go to the open field to spar a little and any other time I would be all for it, right now though I still got the feeling that there was something or someone was watching us.

"Guys I just have a strange feeling that we are being watched. Any other time I would be game to spar, but something's not right." I said voicing my concern.

"What do you mean Rose? Is it Strigoi?" Eddie asked.

"No there is no nausea, but something isn't right." The Cullen's shared a wary glance and I knew that they know something about this. "You guys know something about this?"

"Could it be the Volturi?" Edward asked. Suddenly Alice blanked out into a vision. We all waited rather impatiently for her vision to finish.

"The Volturi guard are here. They think we have leaked our secret to humans and want us all to go to Volterra with them." Alice stated and our worst fears were revealed.

"Then we best not keep them waiting. They have to but see us and know that we are not entirely human. I have a feeling that the longer we wait, the worse it will be for you guys." I said.

"Roza we can't do that" Dimitri said.

"Dimitri do you have a better idea? They will think that the Cullen's have broken the one law of their world and will be punished if we don't. We have no choice." I stated.

"Rose is unfortunately correct. We have to go to Volterra and plead our case. If they come here, it could be chaos." Carlisle agreed.

We packed a few necessary items and we all went to board Lissa's jet. I wrote a quick note and left it at the house as an insurance policy. If something happened to Lissa then the whole court would be after them for our deaths. Lissa's jet would also insure that we would be tracked to Volterra. As we were boarding the jet, several cloaked figures joined us. I put up my mental blocks just in case. I had heard from Carlisle that some of their powers were mostly mind based and I had to protect myself in order to protect Lissa.

The plane ride to Volterra was insanely long and I wanted to sleep, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Having these unknowns on the jet made me uneasy. Once we arrived at the castle in Volterra, we were lead through a series of corridors and led to what looked like a throne room. Three ancient looking vampires were seated on a dais at the head of the room and the cloaked figures that accompanied us here took their positions near them. The seated figure in the middle started to speak.

"Ahh, Cullen's so nice of you to join us. I see that you have added a few human pets and this just won't do." The one stated.

"Aro these people are not human entirely. Some aren't human at all. Allow me to introduce them to you. These are Damphirs, Rose Hathaway, Eddie Castile and Dimitri Belikov. The others are living vampires Lissa Dragomir, and Christian Ozera." Carlisle explained. Aro's eyes zeroed on me.

Sorry to leave you with a cliffhanger there, but i figured it might get more people interested in this story. What do you think will happen to our loveable vampires?