A/N: so everyone seemed to enjoy last chapter and learning more about the hybrids. A little background on their growth rate. I don't know of anyone who calculated Renesmee's growth rate with any actual attempt to figure out how she would grow so I took what I knew from the books- that she grew rapidly at first but that after so long in the first year Carlisle noticed a slow in that growth. That Nahuel said he reached the age of 17 in 7 years and that Mackenzie Foy was 12 when they filmed BD pt.2. I used her actual age because frankly she didn't look 7 in the movies like it said in the book. This gave me a general idea and I went from there. Anyone who writes fics and wants to use that may do so. I don't mind at all.

I really hope that you take a peek at the Pinterest board for this story- link on my profile- because I added some of the pins I found of the Chilean culture and believe me they were beautiful. I suggest you do your own research because they're a fascinating culture. Now, let us meet the Amazon coven. I did my own thing with Kachiri because we don't see her in the movies. Hope you enjoy.

Chapter Thirty-One

Bella

With business complete it is time for pleasure. We stay one more day in Chile, going out at night to experience the nightlife there; and because the sun came out during the day and we couldn't go out. Jake could have taken the twins but they decided they wished to stay in, it was officially his birthday after all and so we had a little party complete with cake and presents. His dad and the pack decided to celebrate with him before we left, so thankfully we don't have to feel guilty they got left out. We treated him to anything he wanted that night and had another fun time taking in the sights of Chile.

After that we left to go visit the Amazonian Coven, I won't lie and say I didn't beg to do so. I really wanted to meet these women after what I was told about them, the twins sealed the deal with their cute little eight year old faces giving these big puppy dog eyes that no one can say no to. So we fly the thousand plus miles out of Chile to Brazil and get off the little private plane we rented onto a small runway and head into Santarem for a hotel.

This town is located at the junction of the Amazon and Tapajos rivers. It's a huge tourist destination due to the fact that it's where the "meeting of the waters" is located. It's where the blue green waters of the Tapajos meets the muddy currents of the Amazon without mixing. They flow side by side and it's really quite amazing to see. Thankfully we won't have to worry about tourists since where we're going isn't frequented by humans. They would have trouble getting through the jungle.

The next morning we make our way into the jungles of the Amazon towards the Pantanal Wetlands. Wet is certainly an understatement as it's been raining since we got here, thankfully Jasper packed for this. We all have on rain coats and a pair of those Wellington boots to tromp through the mud. Micah and Carlie are troopers and once we get far enough into the rainforest the huge trees block a lot of the rain and we get more dripped on than anything else. They want to take off their coats by then but we dissuade them, much to their disappointment.

We don't need to hunt as yet, so the jaguar and anacondas we spot at a distance along the way are safe for now. I think about the story Carlisle told us about the three women we are going to meet as we walk. He first met them with the family in 1940. They seemed to like his gentle and friendly manner and invited him to be friends with them and come back to visit from time to time. They don't often leave their territory, except to feed since they are human hunters.

Jasper didn't meet them until about ten years after joining the Cullens in 1950, they brought him here in 1959 and his warrior nature had them on edge at first- until they realized he wasn't that person anymore. Being in South America they had heard of the vampire known as The Major. I was amazed that his reputation had reached even this far south, especially since Maria operated primarily in Texas and northern Mexico. It just told me how badass he truly was, hell- I should say is.

Peter was going to leave us in Chile and head back to his own life with Charlotte, but he decided he just had to meet these wild vampires. Carlilse warned him that they may take offense to his brusque nature and to maybe try and curb it or he might find himself in a fight. Of course Peter just laughed at that. He's so sure of his own skills, I think it might be interesting to see someone bring him down a peg or two. If it happens, my money will be on the Amazons.

We travel deeper into the jungle and eventually hear a rustling in the trees overhead. Carlisle warned us that the Amazon coven lived rather wildly, but didn't mention that might mean swinging from the trees like monkeys, though we should have known after our encounter with Huilen. We stop and look up into the trees but see nothing. Next thing we know three exceptionally tall women drop down from the trees in front of us and smile.

"Carlisle. It is good to see you! It has been far too long!" The one in the middle exclaims in heavily accented English and steps forward to give him a hug.

Carlisle told us that the one called Zafrina would most likely be the mouth piece. That Kachiri was the leader but didn't like to speak much. I take them in as he greets her enthusiastically and explains why we're here. He was right about their wildness. They are all wearing animal skins, a large amount of their own showing. All three are dark skinned with black hair and red eyes. They all wear their hair in a variation of a braid too. Probably to keep it from getting in their eyes as they travel. Zafrina is at least 6'1" and intimidating in her size and musculature. She's long everywhere, they all are really. Long arms, legs, torso. Even her face and fingers and her toes. None are wearing shoes.

The one next to her must be the leader Kachiri. The one who changed the other two. She's the tallest, at least an inch over Jasper's 6'3" frame. She's more muscular than the other two. She looks the most wild. Her eyes never moving, taking everything in. She keeps eyeing Micah and Carlie and I can see she's curious about them. Then there is the third, Senna. She's the shortest, but not by much. When Zafrina moves she seems to move, or follow her with her eyes. I actually wonder if it is possible they could be mates they seem so close. Like two pieces of the same organ.

Once Zafrina and Carlisle are through speaking the rest of us are greeted and introduced. "You know everyone here except these three. A lot has happened since we last saw you. This is Jasper's mate Bella and their children, Micah and Carlie. As you can see they are not vampires, nor are they humans."

Kachiri steps forward then. "Do you mean the rumors are true Carlisle. That there are human/vampire hybrids?"

"Yes Kachiri, there are. We actually just came from meeting another so we could learn what would happen to my grandchildren. He has three sisters as well."

She looks shocked at first but then the curiosity takes over again and I have a feeling she will be around my children often. She seems extremely observant to me. Senna looks about herself and that's when the question we were dreading comes. "Where is Edward, Carlisle?"

"We have a lot to talk about Senna. Do you still have some place for shelter? I'm sure Micah and Carlie would like to get out of the rain and we can tell you what's been happening."

"Of course Carlisle," Zafrina says. "Follow us."

They take to the trees again, forcing us to pick up the kids and follow suit. "Hang on tight, Carlie," I say to my daughter as Jasper does the same with Micah and then we're swinging through the trees like monkeys. Jake running in wolf form below.

It's all great fun for my children and they laugh and squeal their delight as they wave at Jake, probably chasing away any animals in the vacinity. Not that there probably would be. Vampires tend to scare all prey animals, only the predators seem to not fear us, those and certain domesticated animals like horses and cows. Peter and Charlotte those, chickens and more.

We soon reach our destination and I'm giddy from the exhilaration of swinging from the trees, my new vampire abilities haven't exactly been tested yet after all. I haven't had the chance yet.

In a small clearing is a large hut, much like the one Nahuel and his aunt inhabited only open sided instead of closed to the jungle around it. This one also has no modern marvels. Everything is primitive. Zafrina gestures towards a handmade table with six handmade chairs and we set the kids down on two. Zafrina and Carlisle taking another two. Jasper and I remain standing behind our children, while the others take various positions around the hut. The three women eye Caius for a moment before apparently satisfying themselves that he means no harm and turn to Carlisle who proceeds to tell them what's happened.

They express their outrage at Edward's behavior and a mild disbelief over the new Volturi. Though Caius's presence helps them come to terms with the truth.

They express a slight upset at having not gotten to join the fight, but they understand they would have never made it in time and we didn't want to use our friends that way. As the hours pass, Micah and Carlie drift to Kachiri and she tells them about her and her friends' lives in the jungle. I soon tune out Zafrina and Carlisle and find myself enthralled with her story as well.

"You mean you've wrestled the great big snakes before? I bet that was amazing!"

"Yes young man, it was quite an experience. But nothing compares to fighting the big black and orange(?) cats. They are fierce and strong and hard to kill. Perhaps one day when you are older you can come see us and we will take you on a hunt. We usually kill and skin the beasts and take the meat to local villages as we don't need it. But we do need their skins for clothing."

She looks my way then. "That is if your mama and papa approve."

Wide brown eyes turn to mine and I can see the moment they plan to beg. Shaking my head I have to laugh. How can anyone say no to those angelic faces. "Maybe when you are older. For now those types of game would hurt you badly because you aren't big enough to handle them. Remember, despite what Nahuel told us, your skin isn't nearly as impenetrable as mine."

"Ok mommy." And they go back to their stories.

Soon the sun is beginning to set and their eyes are drooping and it's time for us to leave. "Don't stay away so long this time Carlisle. It's nice to hear news of the outside world from time to time."

"We promise Zafrina. Until next time." There are hugs all around and then Jasper and I hold onto our now asleep children and run back through the jungle to our hotel where we put them to bed.

The next day they wake all happiness and smiles because the rain is gone and the sun is out. We plan to head into the forest, again where humans don't usually tread, to see the inhabitants of a more animal nature. They're so excited that they scarf down their breakfast and are ready to go before we know it.

We head out as a family, Peter- who kept his mouth shut after seeing the Amazon coven up close and personal much to my and Jasper's amusement- hacking his way through the undergrowth in front of us while Carlisle and Cauis bring up the rear. Jake is in wolf form and has bounced ahead like an overgrown puppy to take in all the new smells. Thankfully he's just as stealthy as we are once we get further in and we quietly make our way through the jungle.

Along the way we see many different species of monkey and parrots. Beautiful birds of all shape and size and color. At one point we head up into the canopy and are greeted with a tree full of Scarlet Macaws. Another trip up and Jasper nearly falls out of the tree in shock at coming face to face with a jaguar. The big cat roars his disapproval and we move on so as not to disturb him further. Which is hard as we are all laughing our asses off.

We come to the Amazon River and watch the piranhas swimming along. Peter finds a Capybara that died of natural causes and throws it into the water and we watch as the fish devour it in seconds. Following along the river we come across a couple pools and allow the kids to swim a bit. They splash and play and we join them. After that it's time for lunch and we set out the picnic we brought with us for them. Once they're done eating we sit sunning ourselves as they take a nap on the hammock Carlisle brought. They're only four months old now, but look eight. January is half way over and it's scary how fast they've grown and how much more they still will before the year is up.

I'm just glad we know now that despite how fast they grow, it'll eventually slow and then stop forever. We will have them with us always. I'm sure they'll wish to go off on their own someday, but they will always be able to come home.

After their nap we start heading back. We come across a deep muddy pool and that's when Caius spots it. Sitting in the pool, only its eyes visible, is one of the great snakes Kachiri told us about yesterday and naturally the big idiots that are Peter and Jake have to tromp their way into the pool at the request of Micah and wrestle the snake. Peter dives for the head while Jake takes the body and they try to get a tight grip on it, but the snake isn't having it. The snake's lower body immediately begins wrapping around Jake and as he tries to get out of it, it winds up wrapping around both of his legs as if his legs are in a sack and soon he's teetering and face first in the mud.

By this point we're all laughing, even Peter who loses the grip on the snake's head and it tries to bite him- but due to his hard skin its teeth just glance off and it gets mad and tries to bite him again which has Peter cussing up a storm. He dives for the head again and winds up chest down in the mud right beside Jake and we all have to lean on something we're laughing so hard. If we could tear up, we would have tears streaming down our faces by now, like the twins do.

They're now both cussing and yelling for help and all we can do is laugh at them. The snake is squeezing Jake's legs tighter and it keeps trying to bite Peter.

We need to get Jake loose though or the snake could break his legs, he is still partially human after all. So Jasper calms down enough, eventually, to go help them and with Peter's help they disentangle Jake from the snake, dodging its head as it continues to try and bite the three of them, and Jasper lets it go back into its pool. Slapping them both on the back he walks away from them. Looking back over his shoulder as he wipes the mud from his hands on a plant next to a tree, he exclaims, "bet you won't do that again huh boys?"

Jake's face turns red from the effort not to laugh, while Peter just snarls. "Think it's funny do you?"

"Absolutely." And Jasper has this big shit eating grin on his face, one second away from laughing again. That is until Peter shouts his next words.

"Well how's this for funny!" And the next thing we see is Jasper getting a handful of mud to the face and then it's on. Mud is flying every which way and we girls are trying to hide from the muck behind the trees. Getting in on the game Micah chases his sister and Jasper is chasing me. Peter gets a hold of Carlie first and she's yelling at him for getting her dirty as Micah hits her in the face with the mud and she starts to sputter and shout and laugh all at the same time. Even Carlisle and Caius have gotten in on the fun.

By the time all is said and done you can barely recognize us and we head to the river looking to clean off. After a quick dousing, one that doesn't get all the mud off but most of it, we head back to our hotel rooms. Carlisle and Caius have a suite so they take the kids with them, leaving Jasper and I alone in our room. We strip each other naked, reveling in the sight of the others body, then we enter the shower and begin to wash off. He washes me and I wash him and as I'm rinsing the shampoo from my hair he leans forward and begins kissing me and caressing me and then we're all tongues and hands. And before I know it he's got me turned around, face and chest against the wall and is entering me from behind.

He sets up a rhythm, hard and fast, and I throw my head back on a shout. Reaching around he runs his thumb across my nub and pushes me closer to orgasm. My skin begins to tingle, warmth coiling in my belly as he fucks me harder and faster, his thrusts becoming more erratic as he nears his own climax. He pinches my clit and I come on a scream as he empties into me. Then he reaches around me and turns off the shower and pulls me towards our bed.

We reach the bed and the next thing I know I'm straddling my mate and taking his hard length into me again. We make love several times before falling into a heap on the bed. He runs his fingers up my spine and I snuggle into his side, my hand on his chest- head on his shoulder. He's gone quiet and I wonder what he's thinking about.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

"Just imagining this for the rest of eternity." He looks down at me then, my face raised to meet his. "I never thought I'd be in this position. Never thought I'd find you. Now here I am. My mate at my side and she's given me two children I love more than anything, except you of course. Life couldn't be anymore perfect. Well, that is anymore perfect for the moment. It'll be more perfect once you have my last name."

I smile up at him and he kisses my forehead. "I love you too Jazz. Speaking of names. Which one will I be taking? After all, the people of Forks think Jasper Hale and Bella Swan are dead. Do I take Hale? Whitlock? Some other name? I don't even know how many aliases you guys have. I'd imagine it's a fair few since you move so often."

"Well the next move I'll be Whitlock again. It just depends on the place we move to and the back story we give. But I want our marriage to start using my true name, so Whitlock. Definitely Whitlock."

Jasper

After telling her I want her to take the name Whitlock I feel a sense of happiness. Looks like I made the right choice. "Isabella Marie Whitlock. Yeah I like that. You know, we need documents for me, Micah and Carlie. Think Jenks can get that done before the wedding?"

"Of course. It's pretty easy for him to do those actually. What do you want to do about where we live? Since we aren't leaving Forks yet, well the family aren't at least. I mean, we can remain with them but I'd honestly like to have a space of my own. Do you know what I mean?"

"I know. Maybe we can build a cabin or something near the meadow? I would like that. That way we can have some privacy, but still be near the family. Then once Jake graduates next year we can all move again. Maybe find a large ranch or if we move to a city maybe we can have houses that are all in the same neighborhood or something. I don't know what you guys do when it comes to moving."

"Well we have established houses in Forks, Rochester, Ithaca, Calgary in Canada, and Chicago- though Carlisle will probably sell that one now. Too many memories. The houses in Appalachia, Hoquiam and Wisconsin haven't been used in many, many years and are probably best torn down and rebuilt by this time. They're mostly in places where the sun doesn't shine too often or where we can get away with having lives lived at night, we don't always start out in highschool after all.

Sometimes we start out as freshmen in college so we can say we're taking night classes and such. We also need to think about what we're going to do as far as Micah and Carlie go. They can't go to school. Not when they're still going to age too fast to be taken for normal humans in the first six years, though maybe their final year in school could be in an actual school with their peers. That way they can get used to being around humans often."

"I think you're right, we'll have to home school them for a while. What about Carlie and Jake? Do you think once she really realizes what their bond means that she'll accept it. Or do you think she'll rebel some?"

"Oh I think she'll rebel, until she sees how much it hurts Jake. Oh don't get me wrong, he'll let her try and live a life separate from him, but it'll hurt him to do so. She'll probably see how miserable he is and it'll bring them closer together. Though it still weirds me out to think of them having a relationship similar to ours. It's Micah I worry about. He's going to feel so left out I think. I have a feeling once he gets to the age he can, he's going to go off on his own. Hopefully he'll find his own mate soon enough."

Bella

I think about that for a moment. He's right, Micah will probably feel left out, like the third wheel. I probably won't like it if he leaves us, but I know he'll be better for it too. I wonder too, what kind of relationship Caius and the others will maintain with us and that's when it hits me. I know where we can move to next, after Jake graduates. Volterra. It'll give Caius and Athena a chance to be in the twins' and our lives and we won't have to move all that soon because there we can be ourselves. But would Jasper agree?

He must feel my emotions because he tips my chin up with his finger so I'm looking him in the eye. "What idea did you just have darlin'? You can tell me you know."

"I know, I was just thinking- I think I know where our next home can be."

"Oh?" Then I tell him what I thought. He thinks it over before smiling.

"You know, that sounds like a great idea. I like how you think darlin'." Then he kisses me and we start our love fest all over again until it's time to tuck the kids into bed. They opt to stay with their grandfathers that night and we leave them to it, making love until morning.