Chapter 21 United again

Finally I'back with an update

i had no idea that going back to school could have this type of effect on my updating.

(although I probably should have known)
anyways lets not dwaddle, enjoy the update!

xoxo

Jasper's p.o.v.

Everything happened in slow-motion Marcus had jumped from his chair and ran up to Aro, who was still holding Evy's hands.
Carlisle, who had always been quick on his feet, had jumped towards Marcus in order to hold him back. Unfortunately Marcus had but one focus and pushed Carlisle out of his way.
I reached out for Evelyn who stood frozen in her spot, I don't know what has been going on the last couple of weeks, but she wasn't confused about this situation.
It was almost as if she expected it to happen.
I never got to her in time. Aro jumped out of the way which left Evy at the mercy of Marcus his anger.

Evelyn's p.o.v

That's right Marcus, come and get me. You've been exposed I showed Aro every conversation we've had over the last week.

Those were the last thoughts that went through my mind as Aro jumped aside. I raised my arms to defend myself from the incoming blow but it never came. I lowered my arms to see what happened and saw that someone had jumped in front of me.

Jasper approached me from behind and quickly wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Stay close to me Darlin'." He whispered in my ear.

I couldn't believe my eyes though it was perfectly clear what just happened. Demetri and Marcus were holding each other in a tight grip reluctant to let the other slip away. The idiot had jumped in front of me, he took the shot.

"Marcus, Demetri enough of this nonsense," Aro said casually to his servants. The two vampire men had no intention of letting go first. Their eyes were locked on each other.
"NOW!" he hollered, causing the room to tremble for a moment.

I tightened my grip on Jasper as I saw Demetri releasing his hold on Marcus. But Marcus being in the state he was in didn't listen to Aro's command. Instead he quickly reached out to grab Demetri's arm and with a swift movement ripped his arm off. Demetri cried out and immediately moved his still attached arm to the spot where his right arm used to be. Felix and Caius moved from their spots and grabbed hold of Marcus, who was still clutching Demetri's arm. Demetri crawled away from Marcus and stopped at Aro's feet. It was quite sad and somehow disturbing how he raised his hand towards Aro for help and all that Aro did was glare at the vampire at his feet.

My legs couldn't carry my weight anymore and if it wasn't for Jasper holding me I would have fallen to the floor. Aro turned his attention away from Demetri towards us, his eyes moved between me and Jasper, then he gave Carlisle one quick look and nodded. Jasper moved his hand underneath my knees and lifted me into his arms.

"Evelyn Swan, you have my permission to return to your home. My offer still stands for you to join us and even if you decline, the Volturi will keep a watchful eye on you regarding your gift of persuasion." Aro said to me, than he turned around and walked back to his throne. I couldn't help but keep my eyes on Demetri who was still on the floor, clutching the spot where his arm used to be.

"Wait…" I said stretching my arm over Jasper's shoulder, reaching for Demetri.

"No Darlin', I know you want to help him but if we don't leave now…"

He nuzzled his nose against my neck and whispered," I don't want to lose you again."

"He saved me, my love…" I pulled back my hand as I caught one final glimpse of Demetri's eyes.

"And he also hurt you, Darlin'."

For a short moment I forgot about what I had been thinking and just looked into my mate's eyes with shock," you know about that?"

"I don't care if he saved you Evy, I don't care because he also hurt you and no one is worth the pity if that person hurt my beloved." Jasper said looking deeply into my eyes as I came in contact with the care and love which he send me.

"Aro will not kill him, Evy. Demetri is too valuable to him." Carlisle added walking besides us.

I exhaled deeply and rested my head against my lover's chest, wondering why I felt such pity towards Demetri after all that has happened over the last weeks.

"Let's go home my children." Carlisle smiled as he opened the front doors for us.

As Jasper carried me outside I looked back at the building which had been my prison for a while and somehow I wondered if this was the last time I would lay my eyes upon it.

Jasper kissed me firmly on the top of my head," you're save now my love."

Was it really all over? Somehow I still couldn't believe it, yet here I was outside and no longer at the Volturi coven. The cool breeze played with my hair as I stood on top of a hill overlooking the scenery of snowy mountain tops and flower beds. We were on our way home, when we decided to make a little detour through Switzerland. Carlisle believed the fresh air would do me good before heading back to Forks. I started running down the hill in full speed, jumping overall several rocks along the way. It felt good to be outside again and after having my first meal since a long time I was starting to feel better and better by the minute. The little cottage Carlisle had rented was getting into view and I could see Jasper already waving at me. Seeing him made my skin tingle and I decided to run even faster.

"Darlin', slow down!" he yelled but with a wicked grin on his face. I didn't listen to him and without holding back I jumped into his arms causing us to roll down the mountain. I couldn't help but giggle as we laid there on our backs in the green grass, surrounded by different types of flowers.

Jasper rolled on his side and leaned over me, his eyes scanning me from head to toe. "You look beautiful, my love." He whispered as his hand grazed my cheek.

"I believe you have that deer to thank I caught yesterday." I smiled at him.

"All three of them…" Jasper shook his head," I cannot believe the Volturi let you starve like that."

Without warning I pushed him back and climbed on top of him.
"Now you listen to me Mister Whitlock, I will no longer tolerate you talking like that. I am here, and I do not have any intention of leaving your side again."

Jasper rested his hands on my hips and gave a gently squeeze," I promise, soon-to-be-Mrs-Whitlock."
I leaned over, placed my hand behind his neck and pulled him up so I could kiss him fiercely. We were stuck in a tongue wrestle and rolled over the flower beds laughing and forgetting about all of the trouble that has haunted us over the last weeks.

"Evy, Jasper!"

Immediately we sat up straight as Carlisle's voice echoed over the mountains. Still holding each other's hand we walked back up the mountain to the cottage. "Ah there you two are," Carlisle smiled as we walked inside," the reason why I called you two, is because it is time for us to head back to Forks."

Jasper and I looked at each other and I knew just by looking at him that he was also reluctant to leave this place. On the other hand that would also mean we would see everyone again including Bella and Edward who would return from their honeymoon soon.

"Jasper," I said with a soft whisper as I grabbed hold of his hand," let's go home."

He returned the gentle squeeze I gave him and smiled," are you sure you have your strength back Darlin'?

I rolled my eyes as he told me his worries," I'll be fine, stop worrying my love. I can hunt more when we're home." Carlisle smiled at us, even though I couldn't see it I knew he was. Jasper lifted me up and I wrapped my legs tightly around his waist as he spun me around inside the little cottage.

"Such festivities," Rick's voice sounded from the doorway," what are we celebrating?"

I unwrapped my legs from my fiancée and walked up to Richard," I'd reckon you of all people would already know, seeing as you have a well known record for snooping about and eavesdropping on conversations."
Rick tried his best to look genuinely shocked," well I've never, Miss Swan!"

Then without warning he lifted me up and starting jumping around the room while yelling," I'm finally going to see Alice again!"
I couldn't help but laugh even Jasper smirked at us, though admitted he did have his arms crossed.
"Put me down you crazy ass," Rick stopped jumping and set me back on the floor.

"You know, you could have gone home sooner…you really didn't have to stay with us." I said to him.
Rick shrugged," I know, but my job wasn't done yet besides, I've never been to Switzerland."

"Besides the fact that Alice would have possibly hit you had you returned without us?" Jasper commented.
Rick scratched the back of his head," that too…"

I laughed along with the others. Finally everything was back to normal.
Well…almost.

Alice clapped her hands together," almost, they're almost here Rosalie!"

The blond haired vampire looked at her sibling who was dancing around the room, obviously thrilled and excited her boyfriend and the others were finally coming home. Rosalie herself wasn't as excited as Alice but still she was relieved and pleased to see her sister and brother returning home. The only downside was that Emmett probably wouldn't leave Evelyn alone for the next couple of days, seeing as he was rather fond of his new sister as well.

"Alice, calm down dear. You're making Rosalie nervous." Esme smiled at her daughters. Alice paid no attention to her mother as she headed towards the window where she saw a car pulling up the driveway.

"They're here! Esme they're here!" Alice ran away from the window and pulled Rosalie along with her as she passed her.

Emmett, who himself had seen the car arrive, was already at the door holding it open for the two women as they strode past him. He'd let the girls have their moment before he would smother his brother and sister. Alice and Rosalie stopped in their tracks and waited for their family to exit the car so they would know for sure their eyes weren't deceiving them. Of course Alice knew this it was Rosalie who had to see it with her own two eyes. The engine of the car and stopped and the doors opened all at the same time, the first thing Rosalie saw were the honey coloured curly hairs of her brother. Jasper Hale nodded at then turned around to offer his hand to the other person in the car. Alice saw the pale hand of Evelyn shimmering like diamonds in the sun followed by her arm and then she appeared in full vision.

With a smile that could make your heart melt Evy looked at them with so much joy that Alice couldn't help herself any longer. She let go of Rosalie's hand and made her way over to Evelyn. Evelyn on her turn released Jasper and before she had done this Alice was already there. The small pixie like vampire wrapped her arms around her and hugged her as tight as she could, for she no longer had to worry about breaking Evelyn to pieces as she herself was a vampire too.

"I've missed you so much, and I'm so sorry Evy." Alice whispered to Evelyn.
"I've missed you too Alice," Evy whispered as she gently pushed her sister back," but why are you sorry? I'm still here, everything is all right now."
"Yes but I could have…this could have ended bad,-"
Evelyn placed her index finger on Alice her lips," not another word. Gosh you're just as bad as Jasper."

Alice wanted to talk back to her but two strong arms appeared from behind her and encircled around her waist," Hello beautiful." A deep male voice whispered behind her.
Alice exhaled with content," Rick…"

Lost in their little moment Jasper walked around them with Evelyn by his side. Rosalie and Emmett stood by the door, waiting for their turn. Esme, as always, awaited her turn behind them. She didn't have to wait long for a hug, as Carlisle was already on his way over to his wife.

"Rosalie,-" Evelyn started but Rosalie cut her off by shaking her head.
"Don't…or I'll start getting all emotional." She replied.
Emmett pushed his wife forward and Evelyn caught her within her arms holding her tight.
Jasper and Emmett smiled and hugged each other as well.
"Good to have you back, finally a man in the house!" Emmett joked.

Evelyn released Rosalie and squeezed herself between Jasper and Emmett so she could finally greet her big monkey like brother.
"So when's the next hunt? You're a lot smaller and thinner then I remembered…" he told her.
Evelyn hit him on his back as they hugged," Long story, Em, Long story."

"Am I still getting a greeting here?" the cheery voice of Esme sounded.
Evelyn smiled at the woman and the two hugged each other tightly.
Soon the others joined in and everybody was involved in a gigantic hug.