Chapter Ninety Nine
Bella
I was desperate to get to Jasper, afraid of what they had done to him while confused at the way Darius and the others stood blankly unresponsive to anything that was said. I shook my head at Aro's suggestion,
"Please, dad don't, I love him don't let them kill him. Please."
He looked at me but all I saw was a cold determination and I started to cry, how could he?
"Dad please, you owe me that much. You owe him, he brought me back. If not for Jasper I would really be dead."
"Chief Swan please, the poor girl is obviously distraught, she's been brainwashed by him, if only you knew just how dangerous he really was. He and his associate the Captain."
Aro was manipulating my dad for some reasons of his own and I had to stop them killing my mate so I threw myself at my dad pleading with him desperately as the huge guard and a blond evil looking vampire closed in on Jasper.
Charlie
I had never seen Bella like this before, she really loved this monster and was pleading with me but like Aro said he was just that a monster and if he had indeed brainwashed her then she would be better off with him dead.
"Dad if you love me, if you really want to make amends for almost taking my life then please don't let them kill Jasper or his friend."
I sighed and put my arms around her then shook my head,
"Sorry, but I guess I'd rather hear what he has to say first."
"That would be a mistake Chief Swan, he has a very persuasive tongue, it's how he twisted your daughter around his little finger. It will be best for all of us if he dies and I know my brother has a score to settle. He won't know anything about it, he will just cease to exist."
"No, I want to talk to him first. Let him up, let them all up from whatever spell they are under, please. I don't like the way your associate is looking at Darius either. NO one here has done anything wrong, you said that yourself to Carlisle, you pardoned him for any wrongdoing."
"Aro may have but I didn't and I have scores to settle with The Major and Darius so you'll excuse me if I refuse your request Chief Swan. We can discuss things further when we get back to Volterra."
"I never said for sure I'd go to Volterra."
"It wasn't an invitation it was a request, but we can make it an order if you prefer."
I didn't like this arrogant prick, I'd met plenty like him and they always rubbed me up the wrong way.
"I think I'll pass but thanks anyway and I want to talk to this Major."
As the Volturi guard and the blond asshole continued to approach the figure on the ground began to stir and Bella cried out again. Fuck I was sick of all this bullshit macho crap and decided to let them have an up close and personal look at my little gift so I pushed my shield out blasting all of them backwards away from everyone and held them back.
"Now see we could have done this the easy, polite way, but there's always someone who wants to start a pissing competition. Well, as you can see I can piss further and harder than any of you so just stay where you are while I sort things out with my daughter."
The Major had struggled to his feet and now looked around taking in the figures all around then his eyes locked on Bella and she pulled free of my grip and ran to him. He pulled her close checking she was OK and as she told him what had happened I turned to Carlisle,
"What's the story between the blond idiot and Darius?"
I couldn't ask him direct as he still looked dazed.
"The easiest way to explain it would be to tell you his name, that is Caius Volturi."
"Right, then I guess we should allow them to sort it out like the men they are."
I released the blond once Darius had regained his wits,
"You want any help? There's plenty willing to give it."
Darius shook his head and moved in on the blond. I turned back sure that Darius would come out of any encounter the winner to look at Bella and the man who was a killer. On his face now was only concern mixed with a deep love and devotion. I didn't know what had created a killer, but I had a pretty good idea that Bella was changing him back to a man.
"I guess Carlisle you should go with Darius once he finishes. I'll leave Edward to you for now. I have other things to attend to. Captain, you and Charlotte are free to leave, you won't be molested or pursued now will they Aro Volturi? After all, they haven't done anything except get the hell outta Dodge and that's not a crime is it?"
Aro shook his head, but he didn't look happy,
"Let's just be sure we know how the land lies. The Captain is now out of your employ and free to live his life where and how he chooses with no interference yes?"
"Very well, yes."
We heard a cry of pain and smelled burning, but I never took my eyes from him.
"And the others? The rest of the Cullens including Charlotte?"
"They are free to go too."
"Now that's what I like, cooperation all round."
Bella
As he said this there was a terrible cry and a sudden whoosh of flame and we all turned to see Caius Volturi's body devoured by flame, Darius holding a badly savaged arm to his side but smiling in triumph.
"You satisfied Darius?"
"Yes, Charlie I am finally. I got my revenge on that bastard for causing the death of my Sara and I didn't have to break my promise not to invade Volterra to do it."
"Right then I suggest you take the others and clear out of here while I keep a hold on these guys just a little longer, I'd hate for anyone to forget their vows."
"What about you Charlie? What about Bella and The Major?"
Dad looked at us standing together and relieved to be doing so and shrugged.
"I think maybe Aro and I have some talking to do regarding these two, but they'll be safe enough with me. You just go...now."
The others left reluctantly, Peter only moving when Jasper nodded,
"It's OK Peter, go with your mate. I'll catch you up later, I'm good."
He leaned down slightly to kiss the top of my head and I sighed in pleasure, I had been terrified my dad might agree to the Volturi killing him, especially because he blamed Jasper for what had happened.
Once we were alone Charlie allowed the guard to approach although how he had kept them at bay I had no idea. Jasper tensed ready to act if they made a threatening move. He had moved to stand slightly in front of me making it difficult for me to see what was happening but when I tried to move and see better he held me in place with one hand behind his back.
"Please Bella, stay put until I know what's happening."
I nodded but peered around him to watch as Dad spoke again,
"Do you intend to remain working for the Volturi Major?"
"No Chief Swan, my intention is to change Bella and spend the rest of my life making her happy."
Aro burst out laughing at that,
"How sweet and such good intentions but you are a killer Major, it's not only what you do but what you are. Bella would never be safe with you, no woman would."
I groaned as I saw Charlie's eyes narrow at these words and wondered if Jasper would be forced to fight my father.