'Major! Training starts in half an hour.' Peter called through the tent. I sighed and bookmarked my page. I saw Bella do that too.
'Okay, you can have first shower... You need one.' I told her, indicating to the mats of blood she had in her hair. She groaned as she noticed them too.
'Thanks.' She smiled.
'It's fine. I'll have one later. I'll get Char to get you some clean clothes ready.' Bella beamed at me an walked into the bathroom. I whimpered, and almost followed her. The hole was starting to reappear. I shook my head and pulled on some black jeans and a loose grey t-shirt. I put my dirty black combat boots on my feet.
I walked out of my tent and into Peter's and Char's. She smiled at me as I entered.
'Hey Major. Here you go.' She handed me a clean pile of women's clothes and underwear.
'How did you..?' I asked.
'Peter.' She laughed, as if that explained everything. I nodded, and smiled at her.
'Thanks Char.' She smiled, and picked out some of her own clothes. I walked back into my own tent.
Bella was just emerging from the bathroom, dripping wet and wrapped in a small towel. She looked like she would be blushing if she were human.
'Sorry, I'm just here to drop off these. I'll give you some privacy and wait outside.' I tipped my head to her and walked outside.
She was ready in 2 minutes and walked out wearing some black ripped skinny jeans, a tight red t-shirt and some black combat boots, much like my own.
She smiled at me and I led her towards the practice fields.
'LISTEN UP FUCKERS.' I shouted to the Newborns. They all froze and turned to stare at me. 'This is Bella Swan. She's new here, and one of the strongest. You all know not to fight.' They shivered remembering yesterday. 'Swan, you'll be with me today.' I told her, turning to address the group. 'Power training with me, battle training with Captain Jackson and Captain Davies.'(Peter and Char)
'My group, we'll be in the fields. Make your way over there.' I turned to Pete and Char. 'Okay, so I want you to split them into two groups, teams. Have a competition to see which team is better.' I told them.
I turned to see Bella waiting awkwardly. 'Okay, so now you are going to see if you have any special powers. In these lessons, I help grow and strengthen your powers.' She nodded, and dropped her head in a submissive stance. I turned, and heard her following behind me.
I sighed. I really wish I didn't have to treat her like shit. But there was only one way that I would be able to nice to her in front of others.
We reached the fields, and everybody turned their attention to us. 'Okay, because I'm going to be busy with Swan today, I expect you to practice fighting with your powers. DON'T actually kill anyone.' I glared at them. 'Swan. Follow me.' I led her over to a tree and leaned against it.
'Okay, to see if you have a gift you need to reach down deep inside yourself... It's hard to explain, but you need to first – get comfy' She nodded and sat down Indian style. 'Okay, now close your eyes... Relax... Be at one with your body.' She nodded and took a deep breath, closing her eyes. 'Now feel everything within you...' She took more deep breaths. She gasped and placed her hands on the ground.
The ground started to shake – Only slightly, but I had a feeling Bella could make it do a hell of a lot more. She opened her eyes, and tapped the grass. Whereas before it was dry and brown it became refreshed and green. I gasped, then beamed. 'Excellent! You can control Earth!' I exclaimed, laughing.
'Really?' She asked. I grinned and nodded.
'Hey, I want you to try something else. Think about water. Imagine controlling that.' I told her gesturing a nearby river. She closed her eyes. Nothing happened for a few minutes, but eventually a little trickle of water rose from the river. I beamed at her.
'Now, carefully, imagine controlling fire.' This took a little less time, but soon a flames shoot out of her finger. 'Now, control the air.' She closed her eyes, and slowly the wind began to pick up speed, and spin around us. I laughed in triumph.
'Well Swan, it seems like you can control all 4 elements.' I shook my head.
She beamed up at me. 'Really? For really, really real?' I rose an eyebrow at her.
'Yep. So now, we'll just try to develop your powers.' I looked at the others. 'You stay here, I need to tell Peter.' She nodded and I walked over to the group. 'Listen up, I will be back in two minutes. If anyone tries anything, they will be in the pit for 3 weeks. Understand?' Everyone nodded, fear showing on their faces and through... their... emotions...
Shit.
My head snapped round to look at Bella. She was now sitting on a rock, by the river making the water do stuff.
Nothing. I could feel no emotions from her, even though I could see the excitement clear as day on her face. Holy fuck.
I need to speak to Peter now.
I ran back to the camp to find Peter watching two newborns fighting. 'Captain!' I called, rushing over to him. 'I need to speak to you, in privacy.' He nodded and we walked into my tent.
'What's up dude?' He asked, flopping onto my bed. I started pacing.
'Okay, well, we found Bella's power. She can control the elements.' His eyes widened.
'Holy shit!' He exclaimed.
'Yeah I know, but then I was thinking-'
'Wow, you thinking? Pass me your camera. We need to capture this moment, it may never happen again.' He chuckled. I glared and threw a book at him.
'Peter, shut the fuck up for a second. I was thinking and I realised I can't feel her emotions. Haven't been able to since she was brought in.' He gaped at me.
'But... How is that possible?' He asked, sitting up.
'I don't have a clue.' We were silent for a few minutes.
'Major... You don't think... Do you think it's possible for her to have 2 powers?' I pondered this for a few seconds.
'It's possible. We'll talk about it more tonight though, with Bella and Char.' He nodded, and I sent him back to training. I walked back to the field, to find a group of boys surrounding Bella. She looked like she was about to panic, and when one reached out and pulled her face to his and began kissing her forcefully. She tried to push him away, but he wouldn't budge. I growled violently and ran up to them. I grabbed him by then neck and slammed him into the ground.
'What the hell do you think you're doing?' I screamed. 'I told you not to try anything.' I slammed his face into the ground.
He whimpered in pain. 'We just wanted to have a bit of fun.' I roared in fury and stood up, dragging him with me.
'Well, that bit of fun just earned you a 4 week trip to the Pit.' He whimpered again.
'No, no! Please no!' He cried out.
I laughed with no humour. 'You think that will help you? You disobeyed a direct order! You're lucky you aren't dead right now.' Actually, he's not dead because I want to see him suffer. How dare he touch my Bella!
The others watched as I dragged him off to the pit.
It was a nasty place down there. Disgusting.
I didn't even want it built. Maria did though, and she had it built in my absence. I had to admit it was a great punishment, but it was wrong.
We had needed a way to punish the newborns without killing them, as we were low in numbers, so Maria had suggested the Pit.
It was a big hole, underground, where the newborns would be chained up with venom coated chains(the only thing they couldn't break) and then left there. A big pot of human blood would be placed in the centre of the pit, but far enough away that none could touch it.
With lack of blood, with so much, so close, it would drive them temporarily mad. I was against the idea. Always had been.
Like I said, it was just wrong. But that's what this bastard gets for touching my Bella.
I could immediately hear the growls and whines of the newborns as we walked down the stairs, the little prat was trying to escape. His efforts were in vain though, as he was around a year old, so way too weak to compare to me.
I pulled him into the chamber, and he immediately noticed the 3 others chained up in here. I led him to an empty slot and began to chain him up. He started pleading with me again, and I felt my guilt start to creep up.
No! No, he kissed Bella. He needs to be punished! I told myself.
When I finished I walked to the door, and called tauntingly over my shoulder, 'See you in 4 weeks.'
I ran out The Pits and back over to the fields as quick as I could. I immediately scanned the area for Bella, and found her glaring at the guys that were surrounding her earlier.
'Swan!' I barked. She looked up, and I signalled her over. 'Walk with me. Lesson over.' I told the others. We walked in silence back to our tent. I held the door open for her.
As soon as we were inside, however, I was immediately pulling her close to me in a tight hug. 'Are you okay?' She nods. 'Oh darlin, I'm so sorry. I should never have left a pretty think like you on your own.' I told her, nuzzling her hair.
'I'm fine Jasper... Just a little freaked out.' She whispered. I sat on the bed, and pulled her onto my lap. She held onto my shirt as she started to sob.
I just held her, rubbing her back and whispered comforting words into her ear. About 5 minutes later, Peter walked in looking upset.
'Some of the newborns were talking about what happened. Is she okay?' He asked, looking worried.
'I think so... Just shocked I think.' He nodded.
'Well, luckily, it's Friday today anyway, so we get to go home.' We had made a deal with Maria that we would look after the newborns all week, but every weekend we got to go home. Maria didn't like it, but accepted, and used the time to train some other Majors.
I bit my lip and looked down at Bella. She had stopped crying now, only sniffling occasionally, and was playing with a loose thread on my shirt. 'Peter... I don't think I can leave her here. I mean, look what happened today... And I was only gone for 10 minutes. If I was gone for a whole weekend..' I shook my head.
'Bring her.' Char told me, appearing behind Pete. I looked down at Bella, noticing she was looking up at me.
'Okay.' I agreed. I leaned down and kissed her forehead. 'Let's go now. I want to get her out of here.' I was still on edge and I just needed to have a little time to teach her some self defence moves. I picked her up bridal style, and we all walked swiftly to the stables.
Two horses were ready. Pete and Char taking Pete's horse, which left me and Bella to take mine. I put her down and hopped on, holding my hand out for her to take. She did, and I couldn't help but notice the shock in her eyes.
Once she was on, she put her arms around my waist and hugged me tightly. I think this may be the best feeling in the world.
'Peter, you ride ahead a bit. I need to speak to Bella.' He smiled and nodded, and they rode out of sight.
I waited until he was out of earshot before I spoke, but Bella cut me off. 'Thank you.' She whispered.
'For what?' I questioned, curious to what brought this on.
'You saved me... You stopped them. If you weren't there who knows what they would of done... When they would have stopped.' She shuddered.
'No darlin', don't think about that.' I commanded.
'I won't... But thank you Jazz.' I smiled.
'No problem sweets.' I cooed.
We rode in silence for a bit before she spoke again. 'I wish you didn't have to act like that.' She murmured.
'Me too, but trust me, if you're nice there people take advantage of you and you'll end up dead. It's best if you act tough. That's why as soon as we get to the house, I'm teaching you self defence. I'm not having my girl abused again.'
'Your girl?' She asked. Shit.
'Urm.. I mean.. My girl, as in my protégée.' I covered. 'You have an awesome power... With a little training... You could do so much...'
'Uh huh.' She muttered.
The rest of the ride was spent in a relaxing silence. That's what I liked about Bella. We could just be around each other, and not feel the need to fill the air around us with boring conversations no one will ever think about again. There was no awkwardness between us. We could just be ourselves with each other.
We arrived at our ranch and I felt Bella smile. That made me smile. 'What's so amusing darlin'?' I asked.
'Nothing, it's just your house is really nice.' She answered, ducking her head. I chuckled and dismounted, turning to help Bella down.
'Why, thank you. I'm sure Char will be mighty happy you said that – She designed the place.' I explained. I looked at her then pulled her into a hug. 'Are you sure you're okay?' I checked.
'I'm not fine... But I'm a lot better.' She answered, taking a deep breath. Inhaling my scent?
'C'mon, let's get inside.' I reluctantly pulled away from her. 'I need to properly introduce you to my family.' I grinned leading her inside.
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