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Chapter 9

Rose POV

Lissa, Christian, Eddie, Dimitri and I would leave later on while it was still daylight and I knew that the guys would beat us home anyway. We all met Lissa at her guest suite after I talked with Alberta, telling her that for Lissa's safety we would leave tonight while the sun was still up. We talked about several reports of Strigoi attacks and there were some that didn't sound like Strigoi at all. In fact they sounded like it might be some of the vampires like Aro. I would run this by Carlisle when I got back home. As I walked into Lissa's I looked over at Christian.

"Christian you didn't use any fire power tonight did you?" I asked him and he looked confused.

"No Rose, I was inside and stayed close to Liss. Why do you ask?" Christian said and I explained the Strigoi being set on fire during the attack. He looked just as confused as we did. I thought about it for a minute and I had an idea. I held out my hand, palm up and concentrated. I wanted to produce a ball of fire in my hand, and I did. Everyone was just as surprised as I was with this.

"Well I guess we know where the fire came from now don't we?" I mused. I looked up and they all still had shocked expressions on their faces. I almost laughed at this. When they finally snapped out of it, we went to pack our things to travel back home. We had school on Monday so it gave us Saturday and Sunday to figure some things out. As I packed, the attacks Alberta mentioned ran through my mind. From what I understood, these weren't the result of a couple of nomads, but a larger group. The kills weren't right either. They were drained of blood sure but these attacks were much cleaner than any Strigoi I had ever heard of. I wondered if Aro himself had something to do with this.

We were on the jet in no time and it didn't take too long for us to get back to New Hampshire. Em and Jazz picked us up from the airport and we drove the short distance to the house. We had started staying in our home again not very long ago but we went straight to the Cullen house to see the others. I missed these guys so badly while we were gone.

I walked in like I owned the place and the others were sitting in the living room, waiting on us to arrive. Naturally I just had to alert them to my presence (not like they didn't already know) with my usual bravado.

"Hey guys. Did you miss me?" I said smirking while they all laughed.

"Just hasn't been the same without you Rosie." Emmet laughed and I growled. I vaguely heard some of the others mutter 'uh oh' and I smiled. He realized his mistake as I pounced on him and had him in a headlock before he could blink. The others were laughing. They knew that I wasn't going to hurt him and he couldn't hurt me much either. He caved of course and I smiled triumphantly while the others were still laughing.

"Yes we missed you Rose." Carlisle said wrapping an arm around me still chuckling at my antics.

"Carlisle I really hate to be a killjoy here but there is something we needed to discuss with this slightly dysfunctional family." I said and Carlisle raised an eyebrow in question.

"What is it Rose?" He asked.

"Well as Edward may have told you I have some power now." He nodded in confirmation and I continued. "Well I was talking to Alberta after the attack and she mentioned that there were a lot of attacks and some were not fitting with the Strigoi's usual habit. Strigoi attacks are sort of chaos and they are most often violent and messy. Some of these attacks were….well for lack of a better word…clean." I explained and I could see the wheels turning in his mind, picking up my message. "Would the Volturi be involved in those attacks? And if they were, why make themselves known to the Moroi and guardians now?" I asked. Carlisle looked like he was studying my words in his head for a moment and shared a worried glance with Edward, knowing he heard his thoughts on the subject.

"Where were these attacks located Rose?" Oh he really wasn't going to like this one. Edward quirked an eyebrow at me and I sighed and answered him.

"The attacks in question are relatively scattered, but they are moving towards Washington State and they are projected to go into Canada if we don't stop them. The only reason a difference was brought to my attention was that Alberta knew about your kind and was able to work out subtle differences from your explanation when they came here." I said. I started to say something else but Rosalie spoke.

"Rose can you stop being a guardian for five minutes and sit down for God's sake? You just got back and start talking business almost immediately." Rosalie said. I could tell she wasn't mad but a little miffed that I have ignored her. I smirked at her.

"Well I'm sorry Rosalie Hale that I didn't acknowledge your presence. As for your question, I will always be a guardian as long as I can control the whole blood thing around idiots who start punching each other's heads in the middle of a crowded café." I said sarcastically while smiling. Rosalie growled at calling her by her full name but calling her Rose when I go by Rose just seems strange and….wrong. Edward laughed at my thoughts and I flipped him off, causing him to laugh harder along with the others.

"Yes Edward mentioned that you had a reaction to blood in a crowd but held it together really well." Carlisle said. I laughed

"Yeah if you call sitting perfectly still and being afraid that if I moved at all I would jump them is really well." I said and they all gave me a serious look.

"Rose actually you are doing much better with the blood thing than most newborns. It is difficult for up to years after the change and since your case is slightly different from ours, it is expected for it to be more difficult for you to adjust. Edward did say that you had a temporary solution though?" Carlisle asked and I explained the compulsion. We talked about different things for a while when the attacks were brought up again.

"You may be right Rose. If the attacks seem different for usual Strigoi activity then it is probably our kind. I wonder though what triggered them to start making semi-public displays of themselves. It seems that there are larger numbers then we have ever dealt with and they aren't newborns because they are being clean with their kills." Carlisle added and I thought about whether the Volturi might be involved in this.

"I don't think the Volturi are involved in these attacks though. The Volturi have their meals come to them from what you said and don't actively seek them out. It could be someone under the Volturi controlling these groups though." I mused. The discussion went on and on. Finally we decided to consult with some of the nomadic vampires that the Cullen's kept in contact with. Over the next several days things went back to normal. We went back to classes and Dartmouth and kept up with our work.

It was after classes ended that Friday and we were headed back home when I felt like we were being watched again. I listened for anything out of the ordinary and looked around but didn't find anything suspicious. We pulled up at the house and I went over to the Cullen house. The sun was too bright today and they didn't attend classes. I walked in like I always do, but I froze momentarily when I saw two vampires with red eyes looking straight at me. I tensed and started towards them when Emmet grabbed me, keeping me from lunging at them.

"Rose chill out please. They won't hurt you guys and they are here at our request." Emmet said trying to calm me and Jasper came up beside the pair and started to introduce them.

"This is Peter and his wife Charlotte. They mean no one here any harm." Jasper introduced. "Peter, Charlotte this is Rose." I saw them give a quick nod and I was finally a little calmer.

"I'm sorry you two, but if you have experienced half of what I have, you would be the same." I said and they smiled. They finally smiled a little, making them look less like the evil vampires I always fight. I turned towards the Cullen's. "I actually came to see if you guys wanted to go to the clearing and spar a little? Christian wanted to use his magic a little and I needed to try to control my power too." I said. Peter and Charlotte looked at me funny when I asked this and I turned to Jasper. "I take it from their confusion that you haven't explained the particulars of what happened and the other vampires nearby huh Jazz?" He smiled but shook his head.

"No Rose I haven't and I'm sure they wouldn't have believed me until they met you anyway." He said.

"Well I'll go and get the others. Don't worry, if you trust them Jazz then so do I." I said and went to collect the others. I explained that the Cullen's had guests for us to meet and they were red eyed but I told them I trusted them since the Cullen's did. They trusted my judgment but were still a little apprehensive. We walked into the house and the others were gathered with Peter and Charlotte in the living room.

Carlisle and I explained everything to Peter and Charlotte and when we were finished they sat there stunned and their mouths hung open. When they finally recovered from their shock, we went to the open field and sparred a little. I couldn't bear to spar with Dimitri or Eddie anymore for fear of hurting them. We were just finishing up in the field when Alberta called me, giving me an update on the attacks. They now seemed to be headed towards Forks Washington and I remembered that was where the Cullen's had just moved from.

As we were walking back from the field, Alice had a vision that there would be an attack in Forks and the Cullen's prepared to travel there and protect the town with the wolves. According to the vision, we needed all the help we could get. I thought for a moment to figure out who we knew that we could trust and Abe was the first to come to mind.

"Liss, Maybe we should get Abe in this too. He is a powerful person to have on our side." I said.

"I don't know Rose."

"Honestly Liss, who is scarier that Abe? He has business all over and probably already knows about this stuff." She saw my point and I called Abe.

"Hey Kiz! What do you need?"

"How do you know I'm calling 'cause I need something?" He laughed. "Dad do you know anything about another race of vampires?" The line went silent

Rosemarie don't associate with that race. Stay away from them."

"Dad we need your help. There is a family of them here that only drinks animal blood and I trust them, so you need to trust my judgment. There is something that you should also hear about in person. How fast can you get here?" I asked.

"Meet me at your place in an hour. I stayed close because I thought you would need me. I assume your mother doesn't know about this?"

"Nope and I prefer to keep it that way. I don't want her freaking out about my 'poor judgment and foolish decisions'."He laughed.

"Okay Kiz, see you soon." We hung up and I went back to the group. I looked at Carlisle.

"Carlisle, I called my dad and I am meeting him at my place in an hour. He will be able to help but I wanted to hear your thoughts.

"Who is your father Rose?" He asked curiously.

"His name is Abe Mazur." Shocked gasps came from around us.

"Wait a minute. Zmey is your father?" Carlisle asked. I nodded.

"How do you know him Carlisle?" I asked.

"We've had some dealings with him from time to time. He assists sometimes in getting papers made for us along with passports and various other items. I didn't know he was your father Rose." Carlisle said.

"Well I have to explain things to him but he will help if I ask." I said. We arrived at the house quickly and I went over to our home to wait on Abe. He arrived right on time and I let him in. He sat down quietly and I sighed. I began to explain things and the changes that have occurred with me. Abe looked livid when the kidnapping was mentioned but concerned when I mentioned the changes I had experienced. He sat there after I finished and it was the first time I had ever seen him rendered speechless. When he finally recovered he had a serious expression.

"I want to meet these friends of yours Rose. I would also like to see this new 'power' of yours." He said and I nodded. As we were walking to the Cullen house, I sent a silent message to Edward because I know he was listening to my thoughts. I walked in just like I always did and they were all gathered in the living room. Abe's eyes widened slightly as they set on Carlisle.

"Carlisle Cullen. I should have known." Abe said smirking slightly. I rolled my eyes. "I suppose if my daughter had to meet up with vampires, then you and your family would have been my pick." He smiled.

"Mr. Mazur, I was never aware that you had a daughter. If I had been perhaps I could have put the pieces together sooner. You do have a remarkable daughter." Carlisle said.

"Yes she is somewhat surprising isn't she? I have to thank you though for your helping my daughter and her friends. Rosemarie told me what is going on and the events leading to this. What is it that you need from me?" Abe asked and I rolled my eyes again. Seriously? Doesn't he ever just talk like a normal person? I heard Edward chuckle a little bit and I flipped him off while dad glared at me. I shrugged and smirked while the others laughed lightly at our banter.

"What we wanted was to see if there was any way that you could assist. We have to stop an attack in Forks Washington and I was wondering if we might have use of the jet as well Old Man?" I said smiling.

"Of course Little Girl." He smirked and I growled at the use of 'little girl' and his smirk grew. "The jet is at your disposal and I will do anything to help my only daughter, especially with 18 years to make up for right?" He said.

"Alright Old Man, first rule you cannot set my friends here on fire for any reason. Save that for the bad ones. Also Peter and Charlotte here are friends too so same goes for them. I also have to introduce you to the family pet." I said pointing to Jacob and smiling. Jake growled and I stuck my tongue out at him. He just rolled his eyes. He doesn't take offence when I call him stuff like that but he does with the others. "This is Jacob Black and he is a shape shifter that phases into a giant vampire killing wolf." I saw Abe widen his eyes and I laughed. "You always told me to make friends old man. I'm just doing what you suggested." I said laughing at his expression. The others hadn't said much. Dad looked at the others in the room and found Renesmee and Bella.

"Who are these two? I haven't seen them before, new additions Carlisle?" Dad quirked an eyebrow.

"Bella is Edward's wife and Renesmee is their daughter." Carlisle said.

"Do you remember the last time we employed Mr. Jenks to get some papers for us?" Jazz asked dad and he nodded. "Those papers were for Renesmee and Bella was the one that had them commissioned." Dad laughed.

"Ah yes, I remember. Mr. Jenks was so nervous for a while after that. He kept worrying that the woman had kidnapped some poor child and he thought he would be implicated in a kidnapping for concealing evidence." Dad continued to laugh. Bella groaned and Edward laughed as well.

"Okay, anyway we can all play catch up later. Right now we need to get to Forks and prepare for what's to come. Lissa and Christian will stay with Dimitri and Eddie during the fight and we need Jake to talk to the wolves. Carlisle are there others coming to help?" I asked and he nodded.

"Eleazar is bringing his clan and there are a few others who wish to fight. These attacks create unwanted attention for our kind and they want it to stop. Dimitri and Eddie will have to keep the others away from our guests but I don't know where they would stay." Carlisle said and I saw Bella thinking something.

"What about Renesmee and the Moroi go to Charlie's during the fight? Charlie doesn't know what we are." I thought for a moment but I didn't like it.

"I will put them up at one of the hotels nearby. That way Lissa won't be exposed and the Dimitri and Eddie will be better able to guard there." Dad said. I liked this much better but I saw disappointment in Bella's eyes.

"Bella please understand that it isn't that I don't trust your father. Your dad is chief of police and he would pick up on the guarding thing, raising more questions that we don't need right now. If you want Renesmee to stay with Charlie that is fine but the Moroi would have to feed eventually and things could get very awkward if he starts questioning things." Bella nodded but still wasn't convinced.

"Rose is right Bells. I would take her to the Res but you know I can't. The Moroi would raise more questions with Charlie and that might put him in danger. Rose is just trying to make this where they are all still protected but won't cause any unneeded attention." Jake said. She finally accepted the plan and we made arrangements to leave for Forks.

When we boarded the jet I swore the Cullen's eyes were about to pop out of their heads. I laughed at their expressions and I sat with Dimitri. Em and Christian went to the back of the jet and played some crazy video game and Jazz went back to watch them along with Peter and Charlotte. Alice, Rosalie and Lissa were parked in front of the laptop shopping online. Carlisle and Abe were talking about various things and Esme was sitting beside them, listening intently. Dimitri and I curled into one another and slept most of the way.

According to Alice's vision, the attack was supposed to take place in two days so that gave us little time to prepare. All the arrangements were made not long after we landed. We were all set. The hotel room was reserved and Renesmee would go to Charlie's for the attack. The Denali's arrived soon after we did and it was amazing to think that Abe had so much of his business tied to these vampires that I never knew existed until we came to New Hampshire.

As the time for the attack neared, I sent the Moroi to the hotel with Dimitri and Eddie. Carlisle trusted these other vampires but I still feared for the Moroi's safety and for Eddie and Dimitri. I wasn't even full vampire like the Cullen's were and I still inflicted some damage on them during our last sparring session. I didn't want them in harm's way. Dimitri didn't like being out of the action, but understood why and I knew he was worried for me as well. Most of the Vampires gave me a curious look like they were trying to determine why I was here with all these vampires. They still smelled the blood that ran through me and I saw that several had a hungry glint in their eyes for a brief moment before Edward would hear their thoughts and tell them I was off limits. Abe was also a big deterant because they all knew how much power he had. They hadn't yet realized that I was his daughter but that wouldn't last very long either. Carlisle promised them that when everyone was here that we would explain.

By the morning of the attack, there was an entire house full of vampires. The Cullen's of course, the Denali's, Amazon's, Irish, and Egyptians. There were several other nomads besides Peter and Charlotte here as well. Jake had talked to the wolves and explained things to them and they reluctantly agreed but they didn't fight for us, but to protect the humans that resided in the area. The attack would take place in several hours and now that everyone was here, the time came for us to explain my involvement in this whole thing.

"Alright you are all probably wondering what Rose is doing here, but I promise you that she is more like us than you know. Rose was exposed to the venom of our bite by Aro after being kidnapped. She wasn't changed but it was pretty close. Rose had our power and strength but also has blood running through her veins like that of a human. She however was never entirely human." Carlisle said and one of the Amazon's interrupted.

"What do you mean Carlisle?" Zafrina, I think was her name, asked. All who didn't know looked curious. Carlisle explained the whole Damphir and Moroi thing to them and they were all amazed. He also explained that there might be others in the attack that weren't as strong as them. He explained the Strigoi thing and that I had trained all my life to kill them. They were a little nervous until I explained the differences between them and the Strigoi and they relaxed a little. They also asked what business Abe had here and in true Zmey fashion he rendered them speechless.

"Rosemarie is the reason I am here. I have to protect my only daughter you know." He stated and I growled. First, he uses my full name and then he acts like I can't protect myself. Under normal circumstances I did just fine protecting myself and others. He merely smirked at me, but I had to laugh at the looks that the vampires wore on their faces at the revelation I was his daughter.

"Stop it Old Man. I don't think they need to be so stunned just hours before battle you know?" I said smirking and he just smiled and gave a small laugh. "I swear, every time I meet someone new you try to scare them away. Most of the time it does work but I do think you are fighting a losing battle on that front here. And stop calling me Rosemarie, you sound like mom and you know I hate people using my full name." He just laughed in reply and I groaned.

After everything was explained, there was nothing to do but wait and we moved to the open field nearby that had been used as a battle field before. Bella had taken Renesmee over to Charlie's and we all stood there waiting for the war to come to us.