Crashers

Bella:

We arrived at the reception as our friends and family greeted us, only to find a pair of intruders running towards the party. Damien noticed they were charging towards Marcus, and called Adam to assist in guarding him. Adam almost charged at them, himself, until he heard Bree call out to him.

One of them declared, "Well, now. If it isn't one of those kids we ran upon during our travels."

Damien looked over at Adam, and spread his wings, expecting him to follow suit and do the same, but Adam snarled, "These are the bastards that killed my brother."

The two looked over the crowd, and seethed, "So, the Volturi is reduced to kneeling to a young girl and her pet. This is quite laughable."

Carlisle stepped forward, "The Volturi have been neutralized as a threat. Your visit here is unwarranted."

One of the two looked over at him, "We are not here to talk to you, Carlisle. Our sole desire is to extinguish the Volturi, no matter who the leadership is."

Carlisle looked over to us, "Allow me to introduce Vladimir and Stephan. They were deposed as rulers once the Volturi came to power."

Adam seethed, "I don't care who they are. They killed my brother!"

Carlisle placed a hand on Adam's shoulder, "There is no need for bloodshed here, not now. It is Bella and Damien's wedding."

I spoke up, "Adam can do what he needs to do. I won't begrudge him settling a score here and now."

Carlisle looked over to Damien for help, asking, "Damien, would you please defuse this situation?"

Damien gave the two a once over, and demanded, "What is your business here?"

They looked at each other, and grinned evilly, "To kill the new leadership of the Volturi. Clearly, you've decided to make yourself known. Thank you for making it easy for us." Then, they began to charge my husband.

I turned to Adam, pulling Bree to me, shielding her eyes, and yelled, "Kill them!"

Adam called back, "Thanks! This ends now, bastards!" He flew right at them, spreading his wings, which were now razor sharp.

Carlisle called out, "Bella, stop this! You can't allow this today of all days!"

Adam landed on the other side of the two, kneeling on one knee, and then stood up as he turned to regard his handy-work.

I released Bree, and turned to Carlisle, "They were going to kill my husband, or were trying too. You expect me to let that go?"

Bree ran to Adam, and crying, "Will you be satisfied with this? I need to know if this will be our life now."

He held her close, and kissed the top of her head, "It's us now, babe. No more revenge."

I walked over to my husband, and told him, "I hope you know I had to. There was no way I'd let those two just kill you after we've gone through so much."

My dad walked over to us then, and looked to Marcus, "I'm in. Whatever you need me for, I'm in."

Marcus inclined his head, and agreed as he said, "We'll discuss terms later."

Rael, Damien's brother approached us, "Well, I suppose the special occasion is over, right?"

I shook my head, and called to everyone, "We're not stopping this party. Everyone continue on as you were."

The Volturi members led everyone back into the castle, as I told my father, "I'm sorry you had to see me like that."

He shook his head, taking me by the shoulders, "I've never been prouder of you as I am now. I thought that when you decided to get married, maybe that would be part of settling down. Your life is actually taking a rather dramatic turn. I trust both of you to be able to protect yourselves, though. Now that I've seen what you're really up against, I see that you and Damien really do need each other. Not in a way where you two don't know what you're doing, but in a way where you two really do work well together. It's impressive, I'll admit that much."

Ren and Alec came over just then, my daughter hugging me tightly, "Mom! Who was that?"

I shook my head, "It doesn't matter, dear. We'll be alright, as long as we all stay close together."

Damien came over to me, wrapping his arms around my shoulders, "Are you coming back to the reception?"

My dad looked to Damien, telling him, "I never thanked you, Damien."

My husband released me, and stood next to me, bowing his head deeply, "I am the one who should be thanking you, Charlie. I wouldn't have come this far without her."

Dad chuckled, giving him a mock punch on his shoulder, "Hey, hey, c'mon. I'm just glad my daughter met someone who actually loves her. I was worried about what would happen once you got married and had to move away to make your own family far away somewhere. The way things are now, though, it doesn't look like you'll be leaving to go anywhere, soon."

I inclined my head, telling him, "If we run things properly, we'll be able to stay in touch for as long as possible. I might have to find a way to bring all vampires, together though. At least, that way we won't have to run, or hide. We can live our lives, and not have to run."

Damien took my hand, "She's right. We won't run. If there is thought of war, or fighting, we'll take it to their doorstep."

I finished, "If it's war they want, we will give them one so bloody and terrible that they will never thirst for war again."

We heard Aro's voice just then, "Those are fighting words, Bella."

I pulled my dad to stand behind us, and told him, "Get inside the castle, now, dad!"

He ran back through the arches of the cathedral, and called back, "I'll get everyone else. Hang tight!"

We now saw that Aro was being backed by Laurent, Damien's father, Nahuel's father, some of the citizens of Voltera, all of them maddened, as he declared, "Just as you took everything from me, I shall do the same to you!"

I found myself also backed by all my own family and friends; the new Volturi, the Cullens, Victoria and Riley, Jess and Mike, Angela and Eric, Becca and Leah, Leah's wolf pack, Jacob and Seth, The Angels, Marcus and Huilen, Alec and Jane, Garret and Kate, the rest of the Denali clan, even Nahuel and Azreal, as well as all the friends we had made when I decided to make this army.

I looked back over my shoulder at everyone, and yelled, "Alright! This is it! We all fight! No one quits! We do our jobs right, and we won't have to bury anyone today! Do you get me?"

They all called back to me, "Yes, Ma'am!"

I looked over to my husband, and told him, "Kill Aro, and bring back proof so we can end this war. We'll handle the rest."

He smiled over at me, "Yes, my queen!" Then he charged towards Aro, who now seemed to be evading him. I found myself absolutely energized as I charged at Aro's mad army, and Damien's father. For all he had done to my husband, I found it only right to take revenge on the one who forced so much pain on my beloved.

Renesmee:

My grandfather came in, and told a few members of the Volturi to set up the band for my performance. I looked over to him as he told me, "You have to get ready to give the performance of your life. That crazy fellow is planning to use everyone in this village against us. This might be the only way to wake them up!"

It was then, I decided to sing, and felt my heart fill with some kind of hope that my parents, and my mate would be returned to me. I only looked at my small audience; my grandpa and grandma, as well as a few other people. So, I thought of a song that would spur on everyone outside, while giving hope to all those gathered with me. I called it, "Winds of Change."

Anger guides towards the dark path

Pulling at my heart with its dark thorns,

I fight off vines of hatred,

with my memories of you,

Using strength you helped me build within,

I pull myself away violently even as blood is drawn,

Even leaving scars on my arms and legs.

I won't let this overtake me,

Because we've fought off worse.

Damien:

I chased Aro through the streets of Voltera, as he sped back and forth between the crowds of mad citizens he had already turned. I could hear Ren's song in the distance, and he looked around, trying to make sure that his disciples had not been turned docile by the song. No such luck, they had all been turned mad by whatever was done to them. I was trying to figure out the best way to neutralize the effect of Aro's bite, as well as whatever else had tainted them.

As I walk now,

The winds of change

Blow dust in my eyes

Blinding me from my true path.

Alec:

I stood beside my sister as we fought back to back. She turned to me for a moment, and asked me, "Did you ever think things would turn out this way?"

I shrugged, "What's that, sis?"

"The two of us, fighting for our lives like this again?"

I nodded, beating off one of the immortal children that Aro had created, and told her, "At least, this time, we're not tied to a stake, right?"

She actually laughed at that, and knocked out three on her side, "I had longed to be able to take vengeance on those who had that done to us."

I beat off at least two more that were coming at me, fully knocking their heads off of their shoulders. They were after all regular vampires, "Why are you thinking about that now of all times?"

She looked at me over her shoulder, "Because I don't feel that hatred anymore. I don't feel any of it, and I sorely want to protect the family we've found!"

I inclined my head, "I just want to get back to Ren as soon as possible."

"Are you worried about her?"

"Always."

She laughed, "You needn't be. She's got both her parents in her. I have a feeling she can handle herself."

Now I am lost,

And I'm alone,

As I try to find my way back to destiny.

what is that?

Is it a place of dreams of my own making?

Or could it be a world of my own making?

Bella:

I charged at Damien's father, and much to his surprise, I slammed him to the ground, his head already starting to crack. He seethed, "Do you realize what he is?"

I drove my knee into his chest, "Yes. He's my husband. He's not a weapon, or a destroyer, or whatever nonsense you were trying to fill his head with. I won't let you destroy everything he's been able to find with me."

He protested, "If you destroy me, you will be the very killer you've been trying to prevent him from becoming. It is his duty alone to deal with me."

I shrugged, "Eh, well. In this life, we don't always get what we want, right?"

He looked at me, his eyes actually full of fear, "DON'T!"

I drove my fist into his face, thereby destroying him, the rest of his body crumbled shortly after. "You've done enough."

I felt someone running towards my back, and I pulled away just in time to dodge a massive blade, and saw that my attacker was also an angel. Her hair was golden blonde, but her eyes were a hateful blue as she turned them to me, "It's your fault Gabriel will not return to heaven. If he does not, the executioner will come for him, and destroy you all."

I sped at her, grabbing her by the neck, demanding, "You better explain yourself, right now, little girl. Who the hell are you?"

She didn't drop her eyes as she seethed, "You are in no position to make demands, Bella Summers!"

I squeezed her neck, "Really now? So, if you know my name, at least have the courtesy of giving me your own…now."

She coughed, and finally tapped my hand to loosen my grip, "It's Ramiel! I'm Ramiel. I'm supposed to be an executioner myself, but since Abel took over, I've been reduced of my rank!"

I shook her again, "Who's Abel?"

She tapped at my hand, "He's a corrupt Angel that's taken charge of Heaven without the Arcs. They all left long ago. Gabriel was the first, then Michael, Rafael, and Uriel. If they do not return, the very heavens will fall to earth. We need Gabriel to return to duty."

As much as it hurt me, I couldn't just tell my husband this hadn't happened. I had to let him what was going on. I released her, and told her, "I want you to go to that cathedral over there, do you understand? We will talk later, but wait there."

She scampered away, her small wings flinching uselessly, as I muttered, "So, heaven as come to collect after all."

Now I wander the unbeaten path

Making my way through all the thorns.

Not caring if it cuts my arms and legs,

Isn't this what making my own path is about?

It tortures me incessantly, but my mind is no stranger to pain.

And wherever I go from here, won't you just believe in me.

I use all I've learned from my mother, and I depend on tears no more.

Because now I've found myself having reached the pasture I sought.

Bree:

I stood next to Adam as my sword cut through more of the immortal children, and Adam was standing next to me. He was looking over now, asking, "You ok, babe?"

I was actually covered on blood from cutting through a whole squadron of them, and my hair was feeling kind of sticky, "Do I look ok?"

He chuckled, "Smartass. I meant, are you hurt?"

I nodded, "You don't have to worry about these things getting the best of me. I also think we should see how many kills we can get under belt, what do you think?"

He looked a little confused, "And why's that?"

I shrugged, "I don't know. Maybe we can beat Damien and Bella's record of most kills."

He laughed as he took out a group of four coming towards him, "I don't think we should be taking a tally of our kills. Besides, I think we should concentrate on seeing if there's a way to get any of them back from being psycho-vamps. I don't know how that bastard did this, but I really want to get some payback for all this."

I killed two more, "Why's that?"

He looked very sad, "Because I saw one that looked a lot like my brother. I know that he wouldn't want me to let him live like this, but it's kind of our fault they were all pulled into this. That creep did this to get at us."

I reached over and held his hand, "Then, let's put them all to rest."

When I was born,

I grew quickly,

Learning all that life would give me,

The me of now,

At least knows of the difference between dreams and reality.

My father pled with the fates,

Why should a child learn this so quickly?

Now I stand here, knowing the answer,

It's fate I'm here!

Victoria:

I found myself trying to get through the endless crowds of maniacal vampires as they attacked anyone. A few times, I had to save regular civilians from being attacked. I saw then that Aro and his followers had only turned certain members of the town that he saw would be fit for combat. If anything, he hadn't been very selective at all. This was the sign of utter desperation, and I could see that he had completely fallen apart. The former leader of the Volturi was nothing more than a mad mercenary that would be willing to throw anyone into the line of fire to save himself. I suppose Damien already knew that. Bella did, too. She was very possibly dealing with the core problem herself, while still trying to keep charge of the situation. I also realized that this is how things would've turned out in Forks, if Ren had not been there. She had been the key to bringing about a peaceful solution. I could see that she was trying even now.

Anger guides towards the dark path

Pulling at my heart with its dark thorns,

I fight off vines of hatred,

with my memories of you,

Using strength you helped me build within,

I pull myself away violently even as blood is drawn,

Even leaving scars on my arms and legs.

I won't let this overtake me,

Because we've fought off worse.

Riley turned to me, "Are you ok, Victoria?"

I raised my bloodied hands, "You really need to ask?"

He winked, "I know, I know. I just don't want you to get distracted. Duck!"

As I did, he threw his whole body at the vamp behind me, grabbing his shoulders, and pulling his head off. He landed on the other side of the fellow with his head down, and elbow jabbed another approaching vampire directly in the chest, shattering him.

I laughed as I thought, That's the fellow I'm going to marry…

The thought filled me with such exhilaration that I threw myself into the fight with that much more fervor.

I fight now to choose my own fate,

Letting no one decide it for me,

Even if I have to trample on the thorns,

This is the choice I've made for myself.

There is no easy path, or way around the pain,

This is what I choose to do because I can,

And I will not ask anyone to carry me through,

Won't you just believe in me?

I use all I've learned from my mother, and I depend on tears no more.

Because now I've found myself having reached the pasture I sought.

Damien:

Then, I tried something else. I pulled a feather from my wing, and through it at one of the maddened citizens, and for a few moments they were able to get their mind back. They were still hostile and attacked me for a few moments, until they started listening to Ren. Finally, the song seemed to take effect. I took a moment to speak into my commo, and told everyone, "If you've got angel blade handy, see if you can stick some of them with it. It might help them get their mind back long enough to hear Ren. I think they might just be sick with some sort of virus that only the angel blood can cure.

Anger guides towards the dark path

Pulling at my heart with its dark thorns,

I fight off vines of hatred,

with my memories of you,

Using strength you helped me build within,

I pull myself away violently even as blood is drawn,

Even leaving scars on my arms and legs.

I won't let this overtake me,

Because we've fought off worse.

Alice:

I watched as the battle was starting to turn in our favor, but I felt that maybe Ren might need help. Jacob was running through the crowds of vampires, but even he was getting overwhelmed, so I told him, "We have to get back to Ren! You're taking a beating, and we can't hold out in this much longer. He moved his head to gesture at his back, telling me to hop on. I jumped onto him, holding his neck, "Is this alright?"

I could actually hear his thoughts as he croaked, "Not so much, babe. There, thank you. Just hold on, and I'll get you back to the cathedral. He bit through as much of the crowd as he could, and got us back to the stage where Ren was.

She looked to me, asking, "Aunt Alice. What are you doing here?"

I walked onto the stage, "What's your next song?"

She shrugged, "Wings of Farewell."

I picked up one of the extra microphones, and nodded for her to start. The band behind her was actually her grandparents, and Jacob hopped on the Guitar.

Feeling the wind on me,

as my wings cut through,

My eyes looking forward,

as I fly towards my star.

Damien:

I used my wings to rip through as many of the civvies as I could, and was able to actually get them to listen to Ren's song. They were fighting at first, but now they were listening, and coming back to themselves. I could actually read their minds now, and they were now standing aside to let me deal with other infected.

There's no more reason to fear

The eternal light awaiting me

I'm thinking

Of all I'm protecting,

This is for them.

These wings on my back!

Nahuel:

My father looked around at his mad army as they grew docile, making him grow angry, "No! What has that stupid little girl done to them?"

I charged my father then, "She's bringing them back from what you did to them. I think she's freeing them."

"Can you stand to see our kind being destroyed, you stupid boy?"

I shook my head, "We are not being destroyed. We are evolving. That is what we always needed. There is no more Volturi. No more war. This is finished, father. You are left as nothing more than an obsolete tyrant."

He held me back, barely, but I pushed my fist forward into his chest, then through it. He looked up at me, and asked, "What did they do to you? I have to know! I have to-"

He shattered moments later, and become nothing more than glittering dust on the ground.

I'm a Valkyrie

(The very spirit of battle)

I'm your Valkyrie

(I'll fight for you eternally)

My Beloved

(Taking your pain into myself)

Guide me to your burning heart beating for me.

Jessica:

Mike was beating a few of the rogues as they came at us, and seemingly enjoying himself in all this way too much, He asked, "Did you ever think we'd be doing something this cool?"

I shook my head, "You're such a kid, Mike."

Eric chimed in, "Yeah, grow up, dude. Take that!" He karate chopped one of the rogues, lopping off the head, and shattering the rest.

Angela put her hand on his shoulder, "You do know we'll have to clean all this up when it's over, right?"

Both Mike and Eric dropped their heads when they realized how many we had actually destroyed. He also saw Damien fly by, as he seemingly dropped a thousand needles to the ground. I guess it would've been for the rogues if we had left any. Seeing there were none, he moved on.

I'm your Valkyrie

(My wings beat in time with your heartbeats)

I'm a Valkyrie

(Come now and fly beside me)

I'm your Valkyrie

(For the sake of all we love)

Let our shining wings guide everyone to us.

Love you deeply,

Because you're always with me

In all my thoughts and dreams

We'll be the light for everyone else.

I'm your Valkyrie

Flying on the wings of farewell

Damien:

Aro was actually chasing me now, which was very interesting because I was very capable of destroying him with a single blow. I didn't have time for that, though. I had to save as many people as I could, even as he railed at me, "NO! You can't do this! A sacrifice is necessary for all the darkness I've brought to your door!"

Even though I'm alone now

I feel you within me

All the kisses you gave me

Spur me on right now

I ignored him, and continued to drop needles of blood onto the ground, touching much of the infected population, calming them. Jasper looked up at me, giving me a salute. I moved trying to get as many of them as I could, and then I saw what Aro was talking about. There was a massive hole in the ground outside of town, one of the massive fields, and I could see that it lead straight to hell. Aro really had gone off the deep end and had tried to raise the powers of Hell to harness for his army. He had very literally brought hell to our doorstep.

So the dreams we had together

We'll make them all come true now

Our dreams will light the way for all others,

As long as we both exist.

Carried on by our wings.

Jacob:

I could see what Damien had seen. I don't know how, but I could see a massive hole that lead to Hell opening up just outside of Voltera. These maddened citizens were just the beginning. I saw Seth come in, and threw the guitar to him, and he caught it, taking over for me. Alice wanted to call out to me, but I looked at her over my shoulder, and shrugged. I ran out to join Damien, fully phasing into my wolf. I already owed him for saving me from being dragged down to hell with my father. I owed him, big.

I'm a Valkyrie

(The very spirit of battle)

I'm your Valkyrie

(I'll fight for you eternally)

My Beloved

(Taking your pain into myself)

Guide me to your burning heart beating for me.

I'm your Valkyrie

(My wings beat in time with your heartbeats)

I'm a Valkyrie

(Come now and fly beside me)

Our true vision will last forever,

So we can carry everyone's dreams with us, too.

We fly together, I love you truly,

So come now with me,

For the sake of all we love

I'm a Valkyrie

Edward:

Something was very wrong. I looked to the west, and saw Damien flying toward a massive column of fire, but at the same time, he was able to use his energy to free everyone from the madness that Aro had put on them. At the same time, I also knew what he intended to do.

Becca looked over to me, "What's wrong?"

I turned to her, "Damien is going to sacrifice himself to close the hell gate."

Becca looked a little confused, "I hate to bring this up, Edward, but isn't that what you wanted?"

I turned to her, "No! Not now! He made Bella a great person. I can't imagine how she would feel without him. We have to stop him!"

She gave me an odd look, "How do we do that?"

I held her by her shoulders, "You're a hybrid canceller. You have to get to him before he gets to that hole."

She shook her head, "I'm not going to cancel him. That'll be even more dangerous for him. I've got a better idea. Come on!"

Let our shining wings guide everyone to us.

I'm your Valkyrie

Love you deeply,

Because you're always with me

In all my thoughts and dreams

We'll be the light for everyone else.

Forever,

I love you

So deeply

Jacob:

I followed the energy as I saw Damien fly towards the column of fire. I already saw Bella, Edward, Becca, and Jasper speeding towards him. I could only pray that we'd be in time. Aro was still also trying to pursue him, He was actually trying to leap into the air to keep up with him, and trying to swipe at him, finding it impossible, yet he still persisted. Finally, I decided to also go after Aro, at least it would give Damien some time to figure out what he would do about the hole.

I'm a Valkyrie

I'm your Valkyrie

Bella:

I was feeling my husband's intention as he flew towards the hell hole, even as Aro persisted. Finally Jacob bit at Aro, and pulled on his arm, summoning the strength to bite off his arm. Aro screamed in pain, but Jacob wasn't done. He was now dragging Aro with him, and charging towards the hell gate.

Now please guide me to you,

While your heart beats in tune with mine

I'm a Valkyrie

(The very spirit of battle)

I'm your Valkyrie

(I'll fight for you eternally)

My Beloved

(Taking your pain into myself)

Guide me to your burning heart beating for me.

As long as we live

Alice:

I sang with Ren, but I could hear Jacob in my mind.

He told me, "I know I should've said this more often. I love you. I know we could've done a lot more. It just wasn't in the cards for us, I guess."

I was crying as I heard him, but kept singing. My thoughts told him, "If I had known something like this would happen, I would've found a way to save you."

He chuckled a bit as he told me, "Damn it, Alice. Haven't you learned anything from all this? Make your own destiny, and stop depending on visions. That's what gets you in trouble in the first place."

Our souls burn bright for the whole universe to see.

The skies shine with our souls alight

I'm your Valkyrie,

Flying on the wings of Farewell.

Damien:

I saw Jacob dragging Aro towards the hell gate, as he snarled, "NO! The Angel Boy is supposed to take me to hell with him! Release me, mongrel! This isn't your sacrifice!"

I saw Jacob jump into the hell gate, with Aro in his jaws. I flew down and tried to run at the hole, only to be stopped by Bella and Edward, as he said, "No! It's Enough, Damien! You've done enough!"

I was actually fighting their grasps, "Let me go! We can't let it end like that!"

Bella pulled me to face her, "Yes, we can! Look at me! This was his choice, now we let him go."

I looked at her, and Edward held my shoulders down, "It's done, Damien. You've done all you can for now. You saved everyone."

The hell gate closed, and there was nothing more, just an empty field.

I dropped my head, "Everyone except him."

Bella pulled me to look at her, "You still have more to do."

I love you so much

My beloved,

I love you deeply

Alice:

I called out for Jacob as we finished singing, seeing him in my mind as I ran off the stage, but Ren caught me in her arms, and whispering, "It's done, Aunt Alice. Let him go."

I found myself collapsing into my adopted niece's arms, and for the first time, in a long time, I fell unconscious. I knew nothing more. All I did know was that Jacob wouldn't be there when I woke up, and it broke my heart.

Damien:

Bella told me about the angel Ramiel, and what she wanted. I took it all in, and decided, "We'll have to see what else Abel will send. For now, we rebuild Voltera."

Bella nodded, "Besides that, there's also Forks to worry about. It's still a mess from how the Volturi left it."

I put my arm around her, "Then, we'll rebuild it. Marcus will have the resources to help us do that. Maybe we will build New Forks City after all."

Alice walked in then, and placed her hand on mine, "I don't want you to blame yourself for what happened to Jake. He made his choice, and I guess I do have a little bit left of him, growing inside me. It's not all he ever wanted, but I hope it's enough."

I pulled an old picture of the three of us out of my pocket, and handed it to her, "I think he would've wanted you to have that. He was a very good friend, before all this tribal crap changed him. He wasn't a bad person, just a little misguided. Still, a good friend."

Alice took the picture, holding it to her chest, and cried as she whispered, "Thank you for this. I will treasure it, always." With that, she walked out.

Bella sighed, "I'm worried about her, you know?"

I squeezed her shoulder, "She'll be fine, babe. I think we'll all just have to deal, with everything that's happened."

She looked away for a moment, and then held my eyes with her, "I think you should know. I did kill your father. He wanted to change you, and I simply could not allow that."

I pulled her close, "I know. You're always looking out for me. I'll do the same for you. As long as it takes, I'll stand by you."

She leaned on my shoulder, "I know, baby, I know."

Continued…

Well, there it is. The latest chapter. Do let me know if you think this was rushed. Believe me. There may be some details I might need to fix up, but other than that. This story kind of wrote itself, if you can believe that. A lot of developments occurred over this chapter. I also introduced one more Hybrid concept, wow. I know. Blame anime. Anyways. There is more on the way. Do let me know what you think.