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I don't get it. I just don't fucking get it. What the hell is going on? Why in the fuck does Em look like a fucking sparkling oasis in the middle of the god damned desert? What the fuck is happening to me? In my entire existence, I never though of Em as...hot. This shit is positively cringe worthy. According to his thoughts, he's going through the same thing.
"Dude, why in the hell am I noticing shit like the sparkle in your eyes?" Em thought. I decided not to voice my thoughts and shrugged my shoulders and mouthed "later" to him. Now was not the time to hash out this shit.
Looks like Em, Bella, and I will be having our own discussion after we are up to speed.
Once we were safely within the walls of my father's office, Carlisle sat behind the desk while the three of us occupied the couch that is located against the opposite wall of the huge floor to ceiling window. We still didn't trust Felix or Demetri and thought it would be best to keep and eye on them. Besides, we know what Jazz is capable of and I can't wait to see him kick their asses.
As we all got prepared for this long ass discussion, Carlisle started looking a bit closer at us. Taking in our position on the couch, me sitting sideways facing him, Bella between my open legs laying back against my chest, and our legs resting on Em's lap while be drew lazy shapes on them. All eyes were on Carlisle as we waited to find out our next move.
"Carlisle? Is everything alright? You look like you've seen a ghost!" Bella stated. I have to admit that even I didn't like the look in his eye. It was mischievous yet playful with a shit ton of recognition.
"How are you all doing? I know it must not have been easy meeting the way you did. Boys, you have to understand that Bella here was reincarnated through being born as a human after she was killed. When the onslaught of her memories came after she was changed, I'm sure you'd not trust a single soul and learn from your past mistakes." Carlisle, so compassionate. That's why I love my father. He's always been there and always pointed out the big picture to us all.
"Guess it's time for me to share my life story I guess. Well, I know that everyone has been looking for me for years. I must admit though, a lot of innocent vampires were destroyed over the years. If the Volturi even had a tiny bit of doubt that I've returned, or if they were led to believe that I was indeed alive and captured, they would kill said poser on the spot. Everyone wanted to reap the benefits of bringing the queen to them on a silver platter. What they didn't know was about Aro's gift. Hell even Marcus' gift could work since the queen has 2 mates." We all remember the gifts the brothers received. Aro has the gift of sight if he makes skin on skin contact. He's a seer like me. The only difference is that he sees everything with a touch of a finger. I can read minds within a 10 mile radius. I don't have to make contact. Now, Marcus is the tricky one. He can see the bonds formed between people. Guess it's good that he hasn't given a shit since his mate was murdered within the castle. "I was reborn in 1980. On my way to college, I got into a really bad car accident in the mountains where a vampire stumbled across my path. I was completely unconscious. He changed me when I was at the brink of death. When I woke up, he decided to keep me for himself. Although I wasn't his true mate, he took me as one anyway." Growls were bouncing off the walls of Carlisle's office. Hell, even he was upset with this little statement. "Don't worry, I was able to get away when he tried to take me hunting for humans. When he was teaching me the art of hunting, I ran off. I'm sure he will come for me eventually. At least he didn't notice who I really was. My looks aren't that different from when I was first born. (sighs) Anyway, I'm here now and I'm safe. So tell me Carlisle, what have I missed?"
I can't believe that this is happening. The vampire queen is in our house and I'd hate to admit it, but I think Em and I are her mates. This is gonna get really weird really fast. I just don't understand why this feels...normal, easy like breathing.
"Well, you have missed quite a bit. The Volturi have been picking out humans and vampires with amazing gifts to make them invincible. It was Aro's idea to create a guard to ensure that they can rule without lifting a finger. The brothers have been inside the castle walls for centuries. They send their guard to do their dirty work. They have been taking advantage of their status for a very long time now while abusing their power over our kind. They have always hated your way of doing things and, well, you get what I'm saying."
"Absolutely! So, they are basically as power hungry as ever. I can't believe I allowed them to catch me off guard like that." Bella replied.
"My queen, it wasn't your fault. They have been planning this for centuries. They even caused most of your guard to turn their backs on you. That's how they were able to break through your defenses. The Volturi made promises of power and wealth to them, only to slaughter the entire bunch once they imprisoned you."
"Well, can't really say that this upsets me. You think people are loyal to you and in return, you get stabbed in the back. I'm glad I don't have to question you or your family. Now, who all have you kept in contact with over the years? Will they fight with us? I know there are more red eyes than veggies. How are we gonna work this to our advantage?" Bella asked.
"You would be surprised at how many were willing to turn their backs on the Volturi. All of us, who are loyal to you, have been spreading news of your return as the years went by. The entire vampire population have been at war since your downfall. Those of us who drink from animals went into hiding after your demise. The brothers ensured our safety as long as we recognized who was in charge. So many of us were deemed harmless and left to our own devices. Jasper, my other son, participated in the southern wars for many years. Maria is still causing quite the ruckus down south, and the brothers have done nothing to help the innocents that are locked up in this matter, human and vampire. If we aren't careful, she will end up revealing us to the world, and I don't really thing the brothers care." Holy hell, this is news to me. What the hell are they planning? Do they want to literally rule the world?
"They must be stopped and soon. Both of them. We can't have this. The Volturi will eventually kill off the entire human race. What happens then? There is nowhere else to go. This is bigger than I thought. Carlisle, it's time to rally the troops. Before I let you get started though, I must give you a gift."
As we all sat there watching what she was about to do, she slit her own wrist right in front of Carlisle's face. "You and your family have proven your loyalty to me. Carlisle, drink of me and gain everything that is required of you to help destroy the Volturi." Carlisle gently took her wrist, bowed his head, and wrapped his lips around the slit. After a few minutes, he released her and fell out of his desk chair, only to be caught by Bella. "Where is his room? It will take 24 hours until he wakes up. I can only do one at a time until I at least have 2 of you with my abilities. I still don't trust them." she stated as she cocked her head in the direction of where the guards are. "Once he is awake, I will do Esme, then Jasper and Alice, and I'll save the best for last." she winked at both of us before she left to find Esme and enlighten her of the situation.
~*AtWFD*~
"Thank you for entertaining our guests Jasper." Bella stated as she walked out the back door.
"It was my pleasure Miss." he replied with a cocky smirk on his face.
"You boys look a little rough around the edges. He didn't hurt you too bad did he?" Bella asked them.
"No my queen. Are you caught up to speed?" Felix asked.
"Yes, I am. Now, are you ready for your first mission?" she asked while they shook their heads in the affirmative. "I need you both to go back to Volterra as if nothing happened. I will alter your memories so Aro can't see what you have really been up to." she stated as she touched their foreheads. I could see everything. What Aro had sent them to do. Apparently, the asshole that changed her was apprehended by the Volturi along with 2 other nomads. So he now knows that the queen is back. This puts a bit of a time limit on us. "It's done. Don't so anything until I give you the signal. If you prove your worth, I will call you away and we will go from there. Remember, I'll be watching you." With that she turned on her heel and went back in the house with the rest of us hot on her heels, leaving Felix and Demetri to head back to Volterra and start their mission.
"Where's Carlisle?" Esme and Alice asked.
"He is in his bedroom currently undergoing his change. He is not in any pain, he will just be asleep for the next 24 hours as he gains my gifts. You will all undergo the same change, I just want you all to keep this between us. I do not hand such things out to everyone. Only those I deem worthy, and you all have fit the bill perfectly. Tell me, would you all mind becoming a part of my guard once I regain my throne?" she asked.
"Well, I don't see a problem with it." Esme stated.
"Absolutely darlin." Jazz replied.
"You are going to be the best ruler once again and this time, no one will be able to stop you with all of us by your side." Alice stated while giving Bella a bone crushing hug.
"You don't even have to ask me!" I stated.
"Or me." Em added.
"Ok then. Now that I know the brothers know about me, I need to speed up this process. Esme, go lay down next to Carlisle so I can start your change immediately. Tomorrow, I will be doing you and Jasper, then I will do Em and Edward. Once Esme and Carlisle wake up, we will start rounding up my followers. Remember to keep this to yourselves. You will all become sponges and gain every gift ever given to a vampire, as well as new ones when a vampire is changed. Be prepared for training on these gifts over the weekend once everyone has been properly changed." With that, she went upstairs to start Esme.
A few minutes later, she came back downstairs. "While they are undergoing this change, we need to keep an eye on them. They are incapacitated. We must keep them safe until they wake up. The same will go for all of you. So, if any of you need to hunt, we go in pairs. There needs to be at least 2 of us here to protect them."
We all nodded our heads in the affirmative. "Um, Bella? Can I talk to you for a minute?" What in the hell is...Oh...OH! Em is really wiggin out about finding me attractive.
"Sure Em. Come on Edward, why don't the three of us go and check out the third floor." she stated as she took one of our hands and led us upstairs.
"What's on your mind Em?" she asked once we were seated on a Tila Tequila sized bed. The room was absolutely amazing. It was done in different shades of blue and purple. Delicate yet masculine. The blues gave the room a touch the touch of masculinity that would be needed to show that a man was staying here while the purple gave it the slight delicate touch showing off just enough femininity. My family really outdone themselves this time.
"To be completely honest, I am really freaking out here. One minute, Edward is just my brother, the next, I'm finding it hard to take my eyes off of him. What the hell is happening to me? I'm not gay and have never swung that way, but I'm starting to notice shit I never would've before. Bella, what's happening to me?" Em asked while his chest heaved for unnecessary breath.
"Before I answer, are you feeling the same way Edward?" she asked. All I could do was nod my head stating that I have been noticing such things about Em. "Well, don't freak out of anything, but what you are going through is normal...when you find your true mate. When did this start, if you don't mind me asking?"
"It started when we found you in the...meadow." Em stated while trailing off at the end, going deep into thought.
Yeah, I'm sure I had smoke coming out of my ears at this time. There was on puzzle piece that has yet to..."HOLY SHIT! WE ARE YOUR MATES"...click.
At that little outburst, Bella started giggling like a school girl which started off a series of events. We all started laughing our asses off, fell off the bed in a tangle of limbs, then Em slowly placed a small but lingering kiss on Bella's lips. Before I could stop myself, I turned her face toward me and did the same. It was like a shock of electricity shot though my veins from where our lips met. God, her lips were so soft, and plump, and inviting. As I cocked my head to the side, deepening the kiss, Bella opened for me without needing permission. I could feel Em press up against her back, trying to get closer. Once my tongue was finished exploring, I released her so Em could have his turn while I started kissing down her neck towards her collarbone, eliciting a deep moan from her.
She had a hand entwined in both mine and Em's hair, pulling and tugging eliciting deep growls of pleasure from both of our chests. As I made my way back up to kiss her again, my eyes locked with Emmett's. Before I could reign in my emotions, I leaned forward and took the lead. I was kissing my brother turned lover, and it was so damn good. "God, that is so fucking hot!" Bella groaned out. After a few minutes of kissing Em, we pulled apart gasping for unneeded breath before there was a sharp knock on the door. I got up from the floor and walked over to open the door when a frazzled pixie came barreling into the room, Jazz hot on her heels. "Someone's coming and I can't see exactly who it is." Alice stated with a shaky voice.
"Alice is right. Someone is coming, but neither of us can see who." Bella added. Before we could say anything else, there was a sharp knock on the front door, causing us all to slowly turn in the direction of it. "Edward, Emmett, come with me." she stated and flew out of the room.
~*AtWFD*~
I want you and Em to open the door while I stand behind you both. That way they can't see me, and I will be able to get a read on them to see if they are a threat.
I looked over to Em, who's mouth was literally on the ground. Did you just project you thoughts to both me and Em? I asked.
Yes. It's the only way to ensure that whatever is on the other side of that door can't hear us communicate. Now, please, open the door.
I nodded my head and slowly opened the door letting in the most awful scent I've ever smelt. A cross between wet dog and something earthy. On the other side of the door was what appeared to be a huge pack of wolves and a Native American.
"Can I help you? What's with the dogs?" I asked earning a round of growls from the pups.
"We have heard that the golden eyed queen has returned. We have to come to see it for ourselves." the boy stated.
"May I ask who and what you are along with why you are here first?" I asked.
"She's here then, isn't she?" he asked.
"I never said that. Now, would you mind answering my questions first?" I asked with annoyance in my tone.
"I am Jacob. Leader of the Quileute wolf pack. We don't mean you any harm. The treaty binds us to play nice with you golden eyes. We are shape shifters that are used to protect our people from your kind. We are here because we have been having a lot of problems with the red eyes. They are trying to wipe out our entire clan if we refuse to become their slaves. Carlisle told us a story a long time ago about a queen that used to rule over the cold ones and savored human lives. If she is here, please, we need her help and guidance." the boy broke down, weeping on our doorstep. Before I could do anything, Bella walked out from behind us, causing the boy to drop to his knees while the pack bowed their heads.
"If you will all change into your human form, we will come out and you can tell me in more detail what is going on with you and your tribe. I'm afraid I can't invite you in for this is not my house and the owners are indisposed at this very time. Go ahead and head out back, here is some money, go grab what you can for a cookout and we will speak freely. All I ask is that you return to your human form. If you don't feel comfortable, you can have 2 people in wolf form at a time until you are comfortable. I'll be out in just a minute."
"Thank you." the boy said. "We will do as you ask." With that being said, he ran into the woods, turned into a wolf and called off the dogs.
Alice came blurring down the stairs, snatched the money out of the boys hands while shouting over her shoulder "I'll go grab the food and be right back!". I swear, that damn pixie will shop for anything as long as she gets to.
Once we got our bearings together, we all headed out back to see what all of this means for us as a whole.
~*AtWFD*~
It didn't take Alice long to grab everything we needed to cook for these people. Bella was on the grill cooking up hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks. There was also chips, dips, pre-made pasta and potato salads. It was a fucking feast. While everyone was eating, Bella started the conversation.
"So tell me Jake, aside from the obvious, what brings you here?" she asked. Em and I were at her sides the entire time.
"Well, I remembered my grandfather, Ephraim..."
"That's where I know you from! I met Ephraim when he was just a pup. He shifted for the first time 2 days before. He tried to attack me, but was unable to. When I warned him about the red eyes, he at first didn't believe me, until he came across one. I was perched in a tree, because I knew what was going to happen. I wasn't going to step in unless I absolutely had to. Well, Ephraim got cocky which gave the red eye the advantage. I dropped out of the tree in front of him, your grandfather, and crouched. The red eye cocked his head at me and wondering what the hell I was doing, until he realized WHO I was."
"So, what did you do?" Jake asked on the edge of his seat. I hate to say it but the rest of us were as well.
"What do you think I did? When I was ruler, I refused my kind to drink human blood. That fucker didn't listen to me, and my word is law, so I destroyed him. Tore him apart and burned the pieces in front of his whole tribe. I disappeared shortly after, and from what I see, that's when Carlisle and his family came, which brought on the treaty to protect each other if the need arouse. Guess that time is now huh?" she finished with a giggle.
"You mean, you will help us?" Jake asked, excitement littering his tone and eyes full of hope.
"We will, but only if you will help me get my throne back. We need all the help we can get. The red eyes out number us greatly. Are there other tribes like yours? Do you think they will help us as well?" Bella asked with the same excitement.
"I make no promises, but I will see what I can do. As for our tribe, I think everyone will agree that we can use all the help we can get." Jake replied.
"Jasper, round up the pups, are you ready for some real fun?" I asked. Bella just looked at me. "Jazz is our trainer and strategist. He will teach you everything you need to know!" Jazz was shaking his head rapidly agreeing with everything I just said. "Em and I will help out as well, but you need to pay attention to Jazz. He's the one that trained us."
This is going to be one hell of a night!
A/N: I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day! Not much to put out this time! Just the same ol same ol: read, review, rec! Let me know what you think so far! Love you all and thank you for sticking with me!
