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Jasper's POV

I hit the ground hard, growling. I made to move up and get back on my feet, but my girl was slightly faster. Her ankles and feet curved around my thighs as she straddled me, holding me in place. Her hands gripped my wrists like vices, and she wrenched my arms over my head. Her hair fell around my face like a thick mahogany curtain as her teeth scraped across my neck and she purred sweetly. I grew still, breathing heavily as she brushed her cheek against mine. Her nose brushed my jaw line. Her chest constricted against mine deliciously as she breathed in my scent. She giggled after that, pulling back so she could look at me, her dimming gold and amber eyes positively shining.

"I think you're getting a bit slow," she said, her wonderfully luscious breath hitting my lips. I licked my lips, tasting her.

"Not slow, Darlin'," I murmured, "just buying my time."

To prove my point, I threw my chest forward flipping and twisting so I straddled her, so her arms were trapped beneath mine as I laid my hands against her neck, lowering my lips to her skin. She gasped began to squirm, trying to find a way out. From the corner of my eye, I could see her eyes widen. She soon stopped moving, her instincts accepting defeat.

"I'm stuck," she mumbled.

I nodded, kissing her neck with a single butterfly kiss. "As you should be, Angel."

Her confusion permeated the air, smother me with invisible questions. I smiled, lifting to look down on her. I chuckled at her astonished face.

"What do you mean?" she wondered.

"Well, you are aware of my fighting abilities." I paused and awaited her nodding confirmation. She did, and I continued, "Because of that, I could come out of anything you put me in. For instance, the position you had me in was immaculate-"

"Then, how did you get out of it?" she demanded, irked.

"Practice, years and years of practice," I replied, trying to appease her.

She twisted her head, looking at me with her natural stubborn nature. "So, how do I catch Emmett and not you? He's stronger than you," she stated.

I pushed my bottom lip out slightly, my eyes widening. "Well, now I know what you think of me. Maybe you should be with someone that has more strength, a better body…" I trailed off.

Her eyes widened infinitely at my words, and she shook her head sporadically. "No, no, no, that's not what I meant at all. And I love your body." As a result of that statement, I let one of her wrists slip from my hand, feeling it travel down my side to my backside. She squeezed gently, pushing so my hips contacted with hers. I hissed, and she smiled before growing serious. "I understand your skills, but I don't know how I can fight him and win, but not you. I mean, does he not have the same skills? You taught him, didn't you?"

I began to answer, but a yell from inside the house overruled it.

"Hey!" Emmett yelled raucously. "I've got just as much skill! Watch what you say about other vampires, sweetheart. We live together, and I know your husband!"

Bella giggled. "What are you gonna do, Emilia? Go bipolar?"

Em, I mean Emilia, snarled quietly. "I'll burn your clothes."

Bella rolled her eyes. "That's more of a jab to Alice, right?" My phone rang soon after, and I pulled it out to see the I.D. I smiled.

"Hello, Alice," I answered.

"Hey, cowboy!" she yelled though the phone excitedly.

Bella smirked, leaning towards the phone. "Hey, pixie."

"Hello, hello. Listen, I'm threatening Emmett right now-"

"Yeah, she is!" Emmett screamed from inside again, his fear pulsating through the ground to me.

We heard Alice laugh, and the front door opened. We looked up to see Alice poking her head out. She smiled, snapping the phone shut. I copied the action. Alice pushed the door open for us to see she was holding Em by the ear. He had the funniest puppy dog face, and he was begging with his eyes, "Help me!"

Bella laughed outright, and Alice winked at her. "I've got this, Bella. You guys go back to your conversation."

She started to pull the door shut as Emmett started freaking out. "No, no, wait a minute. Bella, I'm sorry for what I said. I won't touch your husband, just please don't let her hurt me," he begged.

Bella sighed. "Let him go, Alice." She did so, albeit a little grudgingly, and he jumped while fist pumping. "Oh, and Emmett?" Bella called sweetly, too sweetly. He turned, smiling. "Touch my husband," she murmured, "and I will rip your ear off."

He stared, wide-eyed. "Got it," he stammered. "Thanks, love you, sis."

"You too, Em. Now go, I can only stop Alice once."

Alice looked at Emmett, her eyes twinkling deviously. "She's right."

He backed away, his hands lifted in a surrendering fashion. He and Alice were gone in the next second, the door clicking shut quietly behind them. I shook my head at our sibling's antics, and Bella giggled again.

"Where were she?" she murmured, laughter in her voice, and a smile on her face.

"I was beginning to explain how you can beat Emmett and not me," I answered.

She nodded. "That's right. Please, continue."

"You are right on a few points, as far as Em is concerned. He is stronger and rightly so. He does have skills up to par with mine. However, skill can be changed with you use those skills. Emmett, for example, is a great fighter, but all of his fighting skills are dumbed down by how he attacks. I will explain, but is everything making sense so far?" I grew silent and watched as her face twisted from curiosity to a soft look of understanding.

"Okay, I think I have it," she replied quietly. "You can go on, now."

I smiled. "Stop me if you have any questions. Now, to explain, Emmett's way of attacking is rather unconventional. You realize how Emmett strikes when the two of you spar, correct?"

"Yes. He always comes at me head on. It's rather easy to dodge." She looked sheepish to admit such a thing. I rubbed her arm in return for her unsure feelings.

"Of course it is. The attacker's forward momentum keeps them going in one direction. It's a hard path to escape from. But," I injected, "the person being attacked is, more often than not, still."

"Which means they have options," Bella threw in, moving so she was sitting Indian style beside me. I fell to my side, laying and cradling my head in my hand as I watched her. "The attacker can't change direction. As such, they cannot move out of the way, and the opposing person can catch them in a black slash attack."

I swelled with pride, not like I ever wasn't that way. "Exactly, Darlin'. Now, tell me, what does Emmett attack like?" I asked her.

Her eyes moved away as she thought it over. Her eyebrows pulled together. After a few moments of silence, she replied, her nose wrinkling adorably. "He attacks like a newborn." Though her reply was a statement, it came out with the air of a question.

I leaned over and kissed her nose, following the action with an Eskimo kiss because I knew she liked it. Just as I knew she would, she smiled gloriously as I pulled away. "That's right, sweetheart."

"So, what you're saying is that Emmett is…an easy fight because of that?" she questioned.

I released the breath from my nose quickly, my lips curling slightly as I thought. "Well, no, not exactly, just that it does tend to hurt him in a fight. Even so, your skills are quite…different, so to speak," I replied, thinking of the way her body seemed to melt into liquid when she sparred. Emmett often grew frustrated as he and Bella fought because she was practically impossible to catch, not to mention her meticulous abilities of swiftness. Having such a petite body worked in her favor as well. She looked like a model but fought like a seductive tigress yearning for her prey.

"Different how, Jasper?" Bella wondered, her sweet voice pulling me from my thoughts. Though her voice dripped with honey, I could tell she was miffed at my wording.

I sighed. "Okay, maybe different wasn't the best word, but you do have this style," I breathed. "It's…it's like…" I struggled for the word.

Bella waved her hands in front of her in a free flowing motion, looking as if she could pick the word from my head. "Like?" she inquired.

"…Moving water," I said, lamely.

Bella tipped back, her face curious and incredulous at the same time. It was an odd combination. "Moving…water?" she murmured. She shook her head, looking down. "I don't really follow."

I glanced away, irked with my now seemingly abrupt, and ended vocabulary. I was practically a walking dictionary, and this is the best I can do? "I'm sorry; I can't seem to spell it out properly. But, when you fight, you literally move like water. You're practically boneless. You're so graceful, so beautiful. You can barely be caught. You can twist your body into these shapes…" I breathed in. "You're magnificent."

Bella bit her lip and looked away. I knew that she would be blushing if she could. "Natural fighter or not, like water or not," she giggled, "I've got the best teacher in the world."

She leaned forward with a smiled on her face, pressing her soft, ruby red lips to mine. Our lips moved together, molding like puzzle pieces. I smiled against her lips and felt Bella mirror the action. The delicious moments went by slowly, both of us savoring our mate's distinct taste. We pulled away slowly, sharing some extra pecks, moving slowly so we connected and disconnected completely before meeting again. We were trapped in our very own little world, vibrant of color and absolutely perfect. If it was not for outside forces disrupting our peace, I would do everything in my power to keep it that way. Bella would always be happy, never holding fear. And I, in return, would forever be a smiling man. Though we cannot settle yet, I made a silent vow that we would be eventually. Once all of this was over, life will be amazing for all of us. And I do mean when we all come home after this battle. I'll be damned if we don't all come back, if we all do not survive. From the feelings burning in my venom, we would. We would all be okay.

Bella pulled away, running her lithe fingers across my scalp one more time. I purred at the feeling. Bella gave a sweet, childlike giggle.

I smiled. "You like that?" I wondered, and she nodded happily.

"You're like a cat. It's cute," she said, eyes shining.

I rolled my eyes playfully, and she bumped my shoulder. I laughed, falling to my back and looking up at her. I could not hold in my gentle gasp at what I saw. The sun broke through the clouds, the glow settling around Bella. The highlights in her hair weaved their way over her shoulders. The mahogany color faded out into a glorious chestnut. Diamonds broke out on her skin, adding to the effect. I stared, openly gawking at her. She looked just like an angel.

"What is it?" she whispered, her red lips parting.

I shook my hand, reaching a hand up to place it on her soft ivory cheek. "You are so beautiful."

She smiled, laying a hand on mine. She held my hand there as she turned her face into my palm. Her gentle lips pressed on my skin. I rose up, copying the action, but my lips were at her forehead. Her head moved away as her nose trailed down to the prominent blue veins in my wrist. She breathed in deeply, sighing at my scent. I smiled as she breathed in, spreading her lips so she could speak. She wind blew before she got the chance, and she was behind me in the next second, my arm around her waist behind me.

"Jasper?" she whispered, right at my ear.

I tightened my arm a second, watching the shadows. The silence was interrupted with twigs breaking, right on time with someone's steps. I growled warningly as the figure came closer. Or figures, I should say, as another step of footsteps echoed through the forest. I growled again, louder this time, and Carlisle and Emmett appeared beside us. Bella was alert now, rod straight at my back.

"Calm down, my friend, we mean you no harm," a deep, masculine voice stated.

I shifted as Carlisle took a step forward, pressing a hand to my chest to stop my insistent rumbling. I glanced at him before looking back at the trees. A second or so passed slowly, and the figures appeared. They crept up to the edge of the woods. As soon as they came close, I was in front of the man on the right in seconds, planting my hand against the back of his head. He snarled quietly, looking up at me.

"The hell, man?" I demanded. "Trying to get yourself killed?"

His fist planted in my abdomen, and I came forward slightly, right into a headlock. "No way, man. I'm here to see you and the girl," he replied. "You're just too uptight."

I growled, slipping out from his arm. "Watch your mouth, Peter," I growled.

He chuckled, shaking his head as he walked away, going to Bella. She smiled as he came forward, meeting him halfway. "Peter!" she called excitedly.

He caught her, wrapping his arms around her waist, swinging her around as she laughed. "Hello, beautiful." He stopped spinning, setting her back on the ground. They went into their own greetings with Carlisle and Emmett as I turned to the petite, black haired woman beside me.

"How are you, Charlotte?" I asked her.

She smiled, moving towards me. "Great." We hugged briefly. "Yourself? I heard about what the Volturi did you. It took me four days to calm Peter down so we could even talk."

My eyes widened. They knew? We hadn't told a soul, but they knew… "I'm…alright," I stammered out. She stared at me, her eyebrows pulled together.

"What's wrong with you?" she wondered.

I breathed out, looking away. "Nothing, it's just…how do you know about that? We haven't told anyone but the Denali's." Then, a thought hit me. "Wait, is one of Peter's 'knowing shit' moments, as he likes to call it?"

She looked away for a moment. "No. What happened to all of you is spreading like wildfire. We found out from Vladimir when we ran into him during our recent travels. Not to mention whoever he heard it from and them before that. Everyone is taking point on this. The Volturi have dropped down a few pedestals. The men and women of our world want to fight back. The southern states are in an uproar," she replied.

My eyes went wide as I stared at her. Her eyes met mine, and then they moved past me. I followed her line of sight, finding myself look at Bella who was staring at us. Peter was off to the side, explaining all of this to Carlisle and Emmett who looked just as surprised as I felt. I looked down from Bella's gaze, turning back to Charlotte.

"What's happening in the states?" I demanded. No matter what, the history of vampires should not be repeated.

She sighed. "They are claiming territories again, and they cannot be stopped. As the news went around, the Volturi went down, taking care of Maria-"

"She's dead?" I gasped. I never liked her, really, but I did not feel that death was a fate she deserved.

Charlotte nodded. "The newborns have gone mad."

"The Volturi did not think to take care of them at the same time?" I murmured, incredulous.

Charlotte shrugged indifferently. "Who knows? Maybe they left it so they could take out a portion of the population. But it's rough, Jasper. Peter and I investigated on the outskirts. They need guidance, and Peter can't give it…" Her eyes met mine knowingly. My eyebrows pulled together as I looked at her, glancing back at Peter who was staring with the rest of my appearing family. I looked at Bella to see her watching me. She gave a solid nod, walking forward a few steps.

"Let's help them, Jasper. Help the newborns, help those people. They don't deserve this," Bella stated, her confidence send my brain spiraling.

I glanced across the faces of my family to see that all of them were agreeing, some nodding their confirmation. "What about your plans, Angel?" I asked Bella, earning some good looks from Charlotte and Peter.

"What plans, Major?" Peter wondered, looking from me to Bella and back.

"I want to rid the world of the Volturi for what they've done," Bella replied strongly. "They have hurt everyone enough."

Peter stared at her, a slow smile forming on his face. "I always knew Jasper married a great girl," he boasted. "I want in on this."

I shook my head at him, walking to Bella, wrapping my arm around her waist. "If you wish, but we will not ask you to fight. Though, I will inquire some help in the South." I turned to Peter. "Care to join me, General?"

He smiled wickedly, shaking my hand as Charlotte came forward. "With pleasure, Major."

I smiled, nodding.

"And after that," Bella added, "we can begin looking for help in our plans."

"We will help with that, also," Charlotte stated.

Bella went to Charlotte, sharing a sisterly hug. "Thank you."

Charlotte laughed, "Our pleasure."

I watched as my family moved back into the house, Bella and I following last. We spread out across the living room, talking in low hums about the upcoming events, planning. Bella and I, however, stood to the side, sharing a look out the big window that looked out at an amazing view of snow covered mountains.

"We will need as much help as we can get," Bella murmured.

"Newborns, animal hunters, human hunters…" I said. I looked down at her, and she lifted her eyes to mine. "We can do this. And we will start tomorrow, our journey starting in the south."

She nodded and moved to rest her head on my chest. I pulled her close, rubbing her lower back as we rocked back and forth.

Tomorrow, our new adventure would begin as well as another part of the story. After that, our gathering would begin. Then, the Volturi would not know what hit them.

Yay! Peter and Charlotte have arrived!

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