This is the second part of Ch.7 and the last part!~ I hope you guys liked it, haha. This part made me cry actually, lord.
The sisters ran down the cobble-stoned alleys, trying not to stumble on the stones. They had to weave around the festival goers, all going in the same direction. They were in a rush and the festival goers were not. As they got closer to the square the alleys were harder to get through, more people trying to get to the same destination. Amber resulted to mumbling a small boundary spell, pushing through them, the crowd being forced to move out of the way. Bella was yelling apologies as they went, people yelling at them as they went.
Finally, they got to the square, the clock tower visible on the other side. The clock read that they only had one minute. Amber held Bella's hand tightly and ran through the square, not caring if she was yelled at. Just as they reached the fountain the bell chimed. Amber felt Bella tense beside her. "Come on!" She pulled her up and ran across the fountain, jumping down. She ran through the remaining crowd, almost to the clock tower.
Two men were in the shadows, inches from the sunlight hitting them. Edward and Jasper. Both men looked rough. They had bags under their eyes, their eyes were bloodshot, and they looked broken.
Bella cried out to them, "Edward, Jasper!" The two men didn't hear them it seemed as they began to unbutton their shirts, exposing their bare chests.
Amber watched as they went to walk forward and flung her hand, sending both men back into the shadows. They reached the tower and walked up to them as they were getting up. Bella ran over to Edward, hugging him tightly.
Amber looked down at the other one. He was just staring at her, not saying anything. "You're Jasper, right?"
Jasper was beautiful. A deadly, handsome, devastating form of beauty. He looked like he could rip you to shreds but also like he was the world's best teddy bear. It might be her heart messing with her mind. It had to be, especially since he was supposed to be this awful monster. He was supposed to have seduced her, lied to her, brainwashed her and impregnated her. Why did she want to run to him and hug him? It made her sick.
Jasper was taking her in before he spotted both leather bracelets on her wrist. "What? Amber's dead... And she can't speak... Who are you?" He didn't know if he was going insane or not. Vampires didn't get concussions...
Amber kneeled down, looking into his warm, honey eyes. They were so beautiful... The kind of eyes she could get lost in forever. She probably did get lost in them, before she was kidnapped... "My coven faked my death, after they erased three years of my memories. I don't remember you... but my friend and I are working on that."
Jasper got up, helping her up too. "So... you... you're real? You're alive. It's really you?"
Amber nodded, letting the man gently cup her face in his hands. He seemed too fragile to turn down. She could easily kill him now if he made a move. "I'm alive. You're not dreaming. I'm Amber Swan, adopted daughter of Charlie Swan..."
Jasper looked conflicted, "Is... is it okay if I hug you, ma'am?"
Amber laughed softly, "You're asking permission? Sure. You look like you need it." What the hell was going on with her brain and heart? She should be breaking his hands, not letting him touch her. She was an idiot!
Jasper instantly pulled her into a hug, gently rubbing her back. "We'll get your memories back, darlin'. I'm never letting you go again."
Amber shuddered softly at the nickname before nodding. She had to refrain from flinching at the last statement he made. "So, you're not suicidal anymore? You're good?"
Jasper pulled back, smiling down at her. "I'm perfect now..."
Amber blushed and looked away from him. "Smooth." His stupid smile was too cute! Ugh. Amber looked back as both vampires tensed up beside them. Amber was pushed back behind Jasper as they turned to the vampires behind them. They were two males, both wearing black overcoats. They also had bright red eyes.
Edward looked at them, "We won't be needing your services after all, gentlemen."
Felix looked at Jasper and Edward, not being fazed by Edward's statement. "Aro wants to speak with you again."
Jasper frowned slightly. "We didn't break any rules."
Demetri smiled at them, but it was a void smile. "We should take this conversation to a more appropriate venue."
Jasper looked at Bella and Amber, seeming worried. "What if the girls stayed to enjoy the festival?"
Felix shook his head, "They come with us."
Amber glared and stepped up to her sister, "Bella's not going anywhere with you."
Jasper was beside Amber in a second, daring them to go after his mate. "I wouldn't try it, gentlemen."
Edward glared at them, "That's not going to happen."
Alice suddenly popped up beside them, pulling back the hood of her white coat. "Come on, guys. It's a festival." She stepped up beside her family as well, "We wouldn't want to make a scene."
Felix sneered at them, "There won't be any scene and we'll still win."
Amber held out her hand and sent the vampire flying back, narrowing her eyes. "Are you sure?" The three Cullens turned to her in shock. They had no idea of how strong she was or could be one day.
A new vampire walked up to them, walking around the downed Felix. She was also wearing a dark overcoat. She had the same crimson red eyes as the others. "Enough."
Immediately all the vampires stepped back, seemingly afraid of the small girl. Edward nodded to the girl, "Jane..."
Amber looked the girl over and then looked at Alice. "Who's the woman?"
Alice shook her head, "Just do as she says."
Jane ignored Amber and tossed a coat to the shirtless men. "Follow me." Jane didn't wait and turned, walking up the alley.
Felix glared at Amber as she passed him, Amber glaring back. Jasper gently took Amber's hand. Amber looked up at him and sighed, letting him at least hold her hand. He almost killed himself because he thought she was dead. It wouldn't kill her to allow this. She also tried to ignore the tingles she felt when he squeezed her hand.
Jane lead the group through several narrow, dark alleys. Felix and Demetri were in the back, making sure they followed. Their path ended at brick wall. Jane strode forward and dropped down into a drain in the street. Alice followed, dropping down.
Bella peered over down at the hole, nervously. Edward gently rubbed her back, "It's alright. Alice will catch you." He picked her up and dropped her down the hole. Edward motioned to Amber, wanting her to go next.
She bared her teeth at him. "You go." Edward looked at her expression, wincing, before dropping down.
Jasper walked up next, "Do you want me to catch you?"
Amber looked over at him and was very unsure about this. Jasper was supposed to be a monster, not this really sweet guy that he seemed to be so far. She shouldn't trust him at all! Still… She did. "Sure…" Amber watched as he dropped down, calling up to her when he was ready. Amber looked back at the two flanking her. She sighed, praying to her ancestors before dropping down. In a second she was in Jasper's arms.
Jasper grinned and moved out of the way, setting her down. "I got you, Darlin."
Amber sighed softly and walked close to his side as they continued walking through the sewer. 'Darlin' kept running through her mind, seeming like a nickname he used to use on her. It was pissing her off, it was cute. She hated that.
They came to an elevator, surprisingly. Amber got in the back with Jasper, frowning. When they exited the elevator, they were in a beautiful room. They were greeted by a receptionist, a human receptionist.
"Buon pomeriggio."
They passed through the corridor to large, carved double doors. They opened to reveal a white, marble hall. Inside were the three kings again. Aro, Marcus and Caius. Around them were eight guards, including the three that brought them there. Amber crossed her arms again, not liking how her sister brought her underground, surrounded by tons of vampires, ancient vampires.
Aro rose and greeted them happily, taking Edward's hand and shaking it. "What a happy surprise! The Swans are alive after all. Isn't that wonderful?"
{X}
Amber turned to Edward and Bella, glaring at them before following Jasper out of the hall. Demetri lead them up the corridor and past a group of tourists. They stopped to let them pass, Amber looking over at all the humans going to die.
Amber closed her eyes and breathed deeply. "I'm going to attack them if I hear this." She looked at Jasper and held his hand. In an instant they were in the alley where they jumped down, no one around to see them.
Jasper looked at her in shock, "Wow... Your powers really have grown."
He knew about her being a witch? She showed him her powers!? What was wrong with her? Amber rubbed her head gently, "Yeah... but I still get really tired when I overuse my powers. Which I did."
Jasper gently placed an arm behind her back, keeping her steady. "Are you alright, darlin'?"
Amber looked up at him, gently touching his face. "I should hate you, like I hate those bloodsuckers down there... I should want to kill you... but..."
Jasper gently caressed her cheek. "But you don't."
Amber frowned softly. "Not in the slightest. It pisses me off! I'm so conflicted on everything it's killing me." She looked up at him, tears falling down her cheeks. "Everyone's told me how much we were in love. How much you loved me. How we were so perfectly in sync. I hated that when I found out. I was in love with a leech? But now... I just want that back... My soul aches for you, Jasper. I never realized what it was until you held me. I want you and it kills me that I do. My aunts have brainwashed me into hating you! Into hating the others! I wanted to kill Alice when I saw her!"
Jasper held her close, frowning softly. "It's going to be okay. I'm not leaving you, ever again. I would fight until I die to never leave your side." He gently kissed her forehead. "And we'll get your memories back, love. Because our love..."
Amber cut him off, smiling. She remembered that stupidly cute saying on her bracelets, realizing what it was now… "We loved with a love that was more than love."
Jasper smiled down at her, "I and my Annabel Lee."
{X}
Amber sighed as she sat in the living room, watching the family interacting together. Emmett seemed like a sweet guy, but huge and strong. He could easily kill her if he wanted to. Edward was a mind reader, though he couldn't read witches minds if they used the right spell. Rosalie seemed to like her, though she couldn't see anything bad about Rose. Esme and Carlisle were the same way, which made Amber feel very conflicted.
Jasper, the one vampire she wanted to kill more than anything, was an amazing man… She hated how quickly she was falling for him, especially when little snippets of memories flashed in her mind. She didn't want this to happen, she wanted to hurt him, to have a reason to hurt him but she didn't.
That's why she decided that, as soon as her memories returned, she would introduce Lulla to the Cullens. Luckily, Edward hasn't been around anyone that knew about Lulla. Thankfully, her memories came back the night Bella put her immortality to a vote. All the stress, emotions and pain finally triggered it all to come back.
After Amber and Jasper had spent the night together, Amber had gone home to get some peace and quiet. She told Jasper she needed some peace to calm down, her mind going crazy. He reluctantly agreed, not wanting to be separated quite yet.
Amber had believed such terrible things about the Cullens when it was all so very far from the truth. Esme was her mom, having been there for her since they met. Carlisle was a very sweet man, taking care of her all the times she was hurt and sick. Emmett was her very best friend besides Jasper, Emmett was her big brother. She loved him to death! She was mad at herself for ever imagining Emmett hurting Lulla.
Jasper… She broke her wall when she thought about what her aunts told her! Jasper would never do that to anyone, much less her! They were soulmates, two halves of the same whole. He loved her, and she loved him, so much it made her cry when she thought about it.
Jasper would never take advantage of her, they had made love together. He never hurt her!
When Amber finally had cried herself to sleep, the next thought she had was how she was going to DESTROY her aunts.
{X}
Jasper frowned as he heard a second heartbeat with Amber. He recognized hers easily but the second one… It was beating very fast, much faster than any humans. He could smell the person as they got closer. They smelled like flowers, earth and a certain spice that he couldn't place. It was similar to Amber's scent but not quite the same.
Jasper was very confused when Amber got out. She smiled warily at him, not heading towards him. Instead, she walked to the passenger door. She opened it, picking up the person inside. She closed the door behind her, revealing a little girl in her arms.
The little girl had wavy, blonde hair. Her eyes were a warm brown, eyes that he easily recognized. They were the exact same eyes that belonged to Amber. Those little eyes were watching him carefully, looking afraid. He could feel the fear coming from her as well, it making him curious and sad. He would never hurt a little girl! He wondered why she would fear him? Did she know about vampires? He was sure he had never seen her before in his life. He would remember someone as beautiful as that little girl.
Amber sat the girl down, holding her hand. "It's okay, sweetie…" She then began leading the girl towards Jasper.
Jasper could easily feel his mate's emotions. He was so used to constantly reading her, it was like second nature. It was especially easy now; her emotions were skyrocketing. She was happy, worried, curious, scared and mad all at the same time. He had no idea what could cause that mix of emotions, especially concerning the little girl. Amber had never mentioned bringing someone else with her to visit.
Amber stopped in front of Jasper, watching as Lulla half-hid behind her legs. She smiled softly before looking up at Jasper. She was struck by just how similar Lulla looked to her father. Lulla had he same hair, nose and smile Jasper did. She even did that stupid lip curl thing! It made Amber's heart clench in her chest, her eyes watering.
Because of what her aunts did, Amber had to go through the nightmare of a pregnancy alone. Jasper had no idea he had a daughter, or that his mate was going through hell to have their child. Amber nearly died many times, her aunts having someone healing her constantly. It took one of the younger witches to suggest blood, which nearly made Amber sick just thinking about it. However, it worked. Amber was barely able to make it to the final gestation period when Lulla decided she was done.
Lulla had nearly torn her to shreds, opting for a natural birth instead of ripping out like the legends said. It was a long, hard, grueling process. Amber wouldn't take it back, though. She got her beautiful, amazing daughter at the end.
Only, Jasper missed all of that and would never be able to see it. He missed her baby phase, her toddler phase and her learning everything for the first time. He missed it all, because of her aunts.
Amber frowned, playing with her bracelet to help her keep talking. "Jasper… When I was abducted…" Her voice broke and trailed off at the end, not able to get the words out.
This was one time where Amber was glad her daughter was so blunt.
Lulla peeked out behind her mother again, watching Jasper curiously. She wasn't stupid, she was very intelligent actually. She was smarter than most high schoolers already, some college students. She was only getting smarter, something she noticed as well.
That's why Lulla knew Jasper was her father. They were too similar not to be, she could also see how much Jasper loved her momma. She watched as Jasper kissed away her momma's tears, feeling less scared than before.
Her momma had explained to her about all the supernatural creatures in the world, how their coven hunted down the evil ones and killed them. She had spent hours talking about vampires, warning her about them. Lulla should have been scared but she wasn't. Jasper's golden eyes were warm, kind and not red. He seemed very sweet and not scary at all.
Lulla gently patted her momma's leg, looking up at her father. "I was in momma's tummy when she was abducted."
Jasper's eyes shot from the girl, back up to Amber. He could see how Lulla was telling the truth. That one little sentence caused Jasper's entire world to collapse. Jasper's eyes looked down at the girl, taking her in for a second time. He recognized his hair, his nose and his smile. She had Amber's lips, her eyes and her scent. He didn't doubt she had taken more things after her mother, things he just couldn't see.
This little girl was Amber's daughter, his daughter… Their daughter…
Jasper slowly knelt, reaching out a hand to her. "Hello…" His voice broke but he didn't care at all, a venom tear falling down his cheek. "I'm your father?"
Lulla slowly walked forward, with a push from Amber, "Hello Jasper…" She placed her little hand in his large one, feeling her little heart clenching in her chest. "I'm Lulla Vinter… I'm your daughter."
Jasper repeated her name softly, "Lulla…" It was a beautiful name, matching his beautiful daughter. He let out a small sob as more tears fell down his cheeks. "It's nice to meet you, Lulla."
Lulla quickly wrapped her arms around his neck, crying herself. "Don't cry, papa."
Amber wiped at her own tears, shaking in front of them. "I'm so sorry I didn't introduce you earlier… I thought…"
She didn't finish her sentence, knowing Jasper knew what she meant. She had broken down and told him the night her memories came back. He and the rest of the Cullens were so pissed, it took Amber holding them back to prevent them from killing her aunts then. Jasper himself had cried while holding Amber tightly, not caring that the others saw him break down. The mere thought of Amber thinking he would do that, it broke his heart.
Jasper held Lulla with one arm, using his other to pull Amber into a tight hug. "I understand…" He looked down at the two girls in his arms, feeling his broken heart starting to mend again. "I love you both so much…"
Amber smiled as Lulla hugged her father tightly. "I love you too, Jasper…"
Lulla smiled brightly up at her father, "I love you, papa."
Amber glanced up, hearing someone sniffling. She laughed softly, a tear falling down her cheek to see all the Cullens standing on the porch. She shook her head, motioning for them to join them. "Everyone, this is Lulla Vinter." She then raised an eyebrow at Lulla, smiling softly. "Maybe we should go ahead and change your last name."
Lulla's expression turned into a shocked one, looking adorable. "To what, momma?"
Amber smiled as Emmett pulled her into a big hug, "Lulla Whitlock."
Jasper let out another sob, hiding his face in his daughter's curls. "Don't look at me."
Emmett laughed as he pulled a crying Amber into his chest, holding her. "It's okay dude, you cry as much as you need."
Esme was crying a lot, wiping at her tears with a handkerchief. Carlisle looked teary eyed as he held his wife. "She's so beautiful, Amber."
Rose peeked around her twin's shoulder, smiling at the little girl in his arms. "Hello, dear, I'm Rosalie."
Lulla's eyed went wide at the beautiful vampire in front of her. She then hid her face in Jasper's shoulder, whispering to him. "She's so pretty."
Jasper chuckled, using one hand to wipe at his eyes. "Yes, she is. She's your aunt, Rose."
Rose giggled, watching how shy Lulla was acting now. "You're pretty yourself, Lulla."
Lulla giggled then, peeking out at her. "Thank you."
Emmett was practically bouncing on his heels, wanting to be introduced. "Come on, momma bear."
Amber laughed softly, gently taking her daughter from Jasper. She smiled when Jasper didn't want to let go, his hand staying on her back. She held that hand, kissing it. She then turned to Emmett, noticing how Lulla had to look up pretty far. "Wow…"
Emmett chuckled, waving at the little girl. "What's up, little bear? I'm Emmett! You're awesome uncle and your mom's best friend."
Lulla was entranced by him, her eyes wide. "You're so huge."
Emmett laughed loudly at that, as did the rest of the Cullens. "Why thank you, little lady." He reached out and high-fived her, winking at her. "We're already best friends for that."
Lulla giggled, clapping her hands together. "Yes!"
Amber smiled down at her daughter, wondering why she didn't do this sooner. She then turned to the parents of the Cullen family. "Lulla, this is Esme and Carlisle, your grandparents."
Lulla had never had grandparents before, her mom's parents being dead. Her mouth formed an O shape, watching them curiously. "Hello…"
Esme smiled brightly at the little girl, gently caressing her cheek. "Hello sweetie. I'm your grandma…" Esme couldn't keep her tears back, another one falling.
Lulla frowned at Esme crying, snapping her fingers. In her hand appeared a beautiful, white rose. She smiled and held it out to Esme, "Don't cry, mamaw, you're too beautiful to cry."
Esme was grinning brightly at the little girl, twirling the rose in her fingers. Everyone else, except Amber, was shocked into silence. Carlisle was the first to break the silence, "Lulla… You can use magic?"
Lulla nodded absent mindedly, playing with her momma's now short hair. "Mhmm. I just can't do a lot of spells or I get tired." She then waved her hand, a bunch of flowers appearing in her momma's hair. "I'm really good at flowers!"
Jasper gasped as he watched the flowers appear, touching one of them. "Amber, your powers didn't kick in until you were sixteen."
Amber nodded softly, looking down at her daughter. "I know… It scared me when she teleported out of my arms one day." She frowned at Lulla's giggle. "That is not funny, little miss." She looked up at everyone, frowning softly. "Lulla is an exceptional little girl. She's only eight months old but looks like she's five years old. She's already smarter than a high school student. She's been able to use magic since she was three weeks old."
Jasper was amazed by his daughter, watching her blush in response. She actually blushed, had a heartbeat, breathed and was so perfect! It should be impossible from a mixture of vampire and human witch. Yet, here she was. "You're eight months old?"
Lulla nodded softly, playing with her hair. "Yep! I was born on June 20th."
Jasper glanced at Amber, frowning deeply. "You were only pregnant for a month?"
Amber nodded, frowning as she looked down at the ground. "Yes… Her growth was exceptional even in the womb…" She sighed as the memories, letting Lulla down. "Lulla, why don't you let Esme fix you a snack?"
Lulla held Esme's outstretched hand happily, following her inside. "Okay, momma! Though, I can still hear you."
Amber rolled her eyes at Lulla's sass. "She gets that from you."
Jasper smirked at Amber, "Darling, that's all you." He then pulled her close, kissing her forehead. "You didn't have any scars on your stomach… You delivered her naturally?"
Rosalie, Emmett, Carlisle and Jasper were standing around her now. Amber nodded as Jasper sat her on the hood of her Jeep. "Yes… It was horrible." She shuddered as she thought about it. "My body wouldn't accept human food after the first week, I was rapidly becoming malnourished, dehydrated and dying." She paused when Jasper looked pained. She held his hand, patting it with her other hand. "It took a while for my coven to figure out what I needed… As Lulla is half vampire…"
Rose looked horrified, "You had to drink human blood?"
Amber nodded, looking disgusted by that. "Yes… It tasted good while I was pregnant, so at least I managed to keep it down for Lulla." She grimaced again, "I tasted it again after she was born, it's disgusting again, thankfully." She then glanced at Jasper, frowning softly. "I wish you there with me… It was hell. She was already a big baby, but she refused to let anyone cut into me. She would teleport them away from me if they tried. I think she knew I wouldn't make it, and we discovered later that only vampire teeth could have cut her sack. Which is what she did. I was in labor for over twelve hours, in pain the entire time. Lulla tried to help, but it was all me at that time… She ripped me pretty badly when she was born. Thankfully, I was in a coven of witches. They healed me up perfectly, but it was awful."
Jasper pulled her down, hugging her tightly. "I'm so sorry I wasn't there for you. I should have been. I should have shared that pain with you, or found a way to get rid of it. You're so strong and amazing to have done this all by yourself."
Carlisle nodded, rubbing Amber's shoulder. "Lulla is an amazing child, Amber. You should be proud. You've raised her well."
Amber let out a small sob at that, smiling at Carlisle. "Thank you…" She looked up at Jasper, gently caressing his cheek. "However, you're wearing condoms from now on."
Jasper laughed at that, nodding his head. "Yes, ma'am."
"Momma, please! I don't want to hear about this."
Emmett laughed loudly at that, smacking Jasper on the back. "Congrats on the sassy daughter, Jazz."
Jasper laughed as he pulled his girlfriend into his arms, kissing her softly. "I wouldn't have it any other way."