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Chapter 31

Jasper and Bella made their way towards Carlisle, who was waiting for them at the edge of the forest. All three of them were extremely embarrassed and could hardly look each other in the eye. Bella noticed that Carlisle's usually perfect hair was disheveled, his clothes were dirty, and there was a very noticeable stain in the crotch area of his khaki pants. She kept her eyes down after noticing the stain; she could only look at her feet.

Jasper was also feeling really embarrassed and he was projecting again; which was not helping the situation for anyone.

By the time Jasper and Bella met Carlisle in the clearing he had figured out what had happened. Seeing Bella struggling to cover herself with the mangled shirt confirmed everything. He could see that they were just as embarrassed as he was. It brought back his colorful memories of Esme's newborn days. Esme had been quite wild as a newborn, and Carlisle had enjoyed that period of their relationship very much.

Carlisle tried to diffuse the tension with his kindness. "Would you like to wear my shirt Bella? I can see that you've torn yours hunting." Carlisle looked to Jasper for permission before removing his shirt and giving it to Bella.

"Thank you so much." Bella said as she hid behind Jasper and pushed her arms through the sleeves and attempted to button up the slightly dusty white shirt Carlisle had given to her. "I didn't tear the shirt though, Jasper did."

Jasper rolled his eyes and crossed his arms refusing to look at anyone.

Carlisle chuckled and said, "I'm very aware of what happened Bella, I was just being polite. I can tell how uncomfortable and embarrassed you both are. Aro told me about Jasper being an empath but the range of his power is surprising."

"I'm very sorry sir." Jasper said. "I have very little control over my power sometimes, and this is all very new to me." He smiled at Bella and took her hand.

"It's understandable. When I changed Esme, my mate, I was in a very similar situation." Carlisle mused. "Although when we get back to the castle, I expect that someone is going to have some fun at our expense."

So they ran back towards the castle, hoping that no one would see them. Two shirtless blonde gods and a disheveled brunette goddess all smelling like sex.

Aro, Alice, and a few members of their guard including Felix were waiting for them in the court-yard. Alice looked like she was in pain with her head in her hands, and Aro looked very excited to see the three of them returning together. Felix looked interested.

"My, my, my, what have we here?" Aro tilted his head and a look of amusement spread across his face. "Whatever have you been up to with our young friends, Carlisle? I can tell you must have really enjoyed your hunt." Aro cackled as he pointed to the stain that marred the front of Carlisle's trousers.

The members of the guard all began to laugh as well. Everyone was laughing at the disheveled trio except Alice. She looked miserable.

Felix, who had been staring a hole through the thin white dress shirt that Bella was wearing took a step forward and said, "I knew Jasper alone wouldn't be enough to satisfy her. She's…."

Before Felix had a chance to finish his sentence, Jasper and Carlisle had both lunged at him in a fit of anger. Jasper had removed his head as Carlisle had wrestled his large body to the ground.

Aro stood stunned and slack-jawed at the scene, his best fighter laid headless on the ground, taken out by the peaceful Doctor and the scarred empath. "Whatever has gotten into you today old friend?" Aro asked as he glided over to touch Carlisle's arm. Then Aro saw everything clearly, and began to laugh in a strange and high-pitched voice. "This is going to be a wonderful story for you to take home to Esme, dear friend. No wrong has been done here; the empath has just swept our usually peaceful friend Carlisle up in his emotions." Aro wrapped an arm around Carlisle and patted him on the back. "You must visit more often, and bring your friends with you, this has been most amusing."

Then Aro turned to speak to Bella. "And you Bell-a!" Aro said with an exaggerated accent. "What a lovely immortal you have become. I must try again. May I read you?"

Bella took Aro's outstretched hand and he shook his head in disbelief. "What an interesting gift! She is completely blank to me! You must come back my dear, when you have learned to control your power. My sweet Alice has been experiencing some trouble with her visions because of your shield. Otherwise we would keep you here."

Alice growled lowly in annoyance. She was ready for them to leave. Her visions had become spotty, and she had been unable to see some details for a party that she had been excitedly planning. "They need to get cleaned up now! As soon as Bella and Jasper learn to control their gifts we will have them back. I'll even throw a big party in their honor. Follow me Bella. I have a room with a shower waiting for you. Alice walked on top of Felix's headless body with her pointy heels as she took Bella's hand and pulled her towards the castle. "I've never liked him much." She said as she kicked his head out of the way.

Aro just laughed at his spirited mate, and told the guard to take Felix and his head to the East tower. "I wish I could stay with you longer, but I have to attend to Felix now." A dark grin spread across Aro's face. "Carlisle, you are welcome back anytime. Don't be a stranger." Then Aro pointed to a member of his guard. "You both may follow Emilio; he will show you where you can get cleaned up. My Darling Alice has picked out some new clothes for you as well. Take care of Bella for us; she has a standing invitation to join our guard when she learns to control that wonderful gift of hers."

Then Aro turned and sped off towards the East Tower to take care of Felix.