Chapter twenty-two
Training of course went as expected. Jasper showed the wolves how newborns fight by using Emmett's strength and mine as well. Peter, Garrett, Randall and Jasper all sparred to show how an experienced vampire can fight. It was interesting watching the wolves go against the vampires and from time to time listen to the bone crack when a wolf let a 'newborn vamp' get their arms around their massive bodies.
"I can't stress this enough. DO. NOT. LET. A. VAMPIRE. GET. IT'S. ARMS. AROUND. YOU. They will crush you and you will die. End of story." Jasper growled.
The wolves huffed and puffed but in the end they relented and started following orders.
Jasper even allowed me to train against the wolves. At first it was only two at a time with no powers. When he realized that it wasn't a challenge for me he doubled the numbers. It took a bit longer but again they were no match. This time he told all the wolves to attack at staggered paces and gave me the option of using my powers or not. I was ecstatic to say the least. Time to make my Major proud.
Three wolves came at me first. I tossed one into another and the third I stopped using my allure. I told him to freeze and stay put until Jasper said the sparring was over. Two more wolves came up and I put a shield around one and did a back flip onto the other's back. I announced to all vampires that they were to remain still until I commanded them to move and only to use their peripheral vision on me. I then leaned down to the ear of the wolf I was on and told him to 'sit, stay and lie down'. I took a deep breath of his scent and realized it was Seth. "Such a good little wolf you are Seth."
I fought for a few more minutes with both Jared and Embry before using a shield to heft them back 30 yards and into a couple of tall silver Maple trees. A large silver wolf slowly stalked my way and I realized that Paul had been studying my moves and was trying a different approach. Sorry big brother, not gonna work. "Aah my silver furry brother has decided to join the fun. Catch me if you can, Paulie." He growled and dug at the ground in front of him before changing his attack to full frontal mode. Piece of cake. I stood my ground til the last second before spinning to the right and Paul sailed to my left. We repeated the action three times before I told him that I should be carrying a red cape and yelling Ole with each go around. He conceded after that.
I then turned my attention to Jake who was still and quiet the whole time. "What's a matter Jakie poo, afraid of your best friend? I mean come on look at me, I barely weigh 120 pounds and you tower over me in height and outweigh me as it is in human form think of the massive difference in wolf form. Care to give me a go?" I teased.
He hemmed and hawed for a bit but as he stalked towards me I turned on the allure full blast.
"Don't move a muscle. Just keep your eyes on me. You don't want to hurt me, you don't even want to play fight with me. Besides Angela I'm the only woman you have loved and it would hurt you too much to even put a scratch on me. Why don't you just sit back down and be the good little Alpha you were born to be." I taunted.
He of course complied and all the wolves and vampires were snickering at how easily I dazzled him into submission. But the laughter wasn't long when I felt another attack coming from behind me but I was already bored with the training and wanted to move on to the next step. I decided to shield each of the wolves then I flitted over to my mate and using a pouty lip and a flip of my hair told him that I was done training for the day.
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The wolves and vampires tried a few more tactics and play wrestled for a bit longer before the Major decided to call it a day.
"I am quite impressed with your skills. It seems that you act like a true wolf pack as well. You fight as a pack, you live as a pack and you care for one another as a pack. Truly amazing. Your ancestors would be proud." Jasper announced.
"Jasper, Bella we are having a bonfire this evening because of my imprint and the upcoming battle. Would you like to come?" Jake asked.
"But what about the treaty?" I replied.
"Well, Sam sent word just a moment ago that Charlie is there with Sue and they both insisted that you too be allowed on Quileute land."
"Sam is up and moving again?" Jasper asked.
"Yes, but he's not too happy at the moment. According to him your father spouted off all sorts of things he knew about and Billy just gave in. His words, not mine."
"Such a stubborn big brother." I teased.
"Well you learned from the best. So are you coming?" Jake asked looking at Jasper for an answer.
"If Bella wants to then I guess we are." Jasper replied.
"Okay anytime after 7PM, we'll have eaten by then and moved on to the legends."
"Alright, see ya then." I replied.
The wolves disappeared into the forest and I turned to my mate but the look on Peter's face told me something wasn't right.
"What is it Peter?" I asked.
"Well Bella Bean, don't shoot the messenger but we're about to have company. First from your dad and his main squeeze then from the good doctor and his wife." Peter said before protecting himself with his hands and arms blocking his face.
A low growl came from my chest before I grunted out 'how long'.
"Charlie in five, Carlisle in fifteen."
"SHIT. FUCK. DAMN."
"I remember you saying those exact words a few days ago but for completely different reasons my mate." The Major chuckled.
"Now is not the time for jokes Major."
"Well I will admit that now is not the most convenient of reunions but we will survive." Major reasoned.
"Why can't anything with me be normal? Why is everything always so complicated? I just want to spend eternity with the love of my life but instead I have to deal with people always barging into my world and ruining my tranquility. Why can't I just have peace and quiet?" I cried.
"As far as I can tell you've never had peace and quiet. I would wager that your life prior to Forks was chaotic and nonstop action. I don't think you were born clumsy I think you were born for this life and all those accidents up until now was your body trying to tell you that you were meant to do more just not at that time. Your mom constantly moved you from place to place not because she wanted to see and visit strange places but because you would do something out of the ordinary proving that you needed a boost into the life you were meant to have. I think she had a sixth sense that told her to keep searching for the right path for you." Peter gently explained.
"Is this you trying to be helpful or do you just know something?" I asked.
"Both, I'm getting a strong vibe that your dad can better explain it once he gets here."
"Speaking of the devil, I presume this is him." Garrett gestured towards the driveway.
"Daddy!" I smiled brightly.
Dad pulled up to the garage and put the car in park. As he got out of the car I noticed he was carrying a thick manila folder with him. Is this more Watcher stuff. Does he have some sort of file on everything.
"Daddy I'm so glad you're here. I'm about to have another run in with more Cullens, I need all the support I can get." I whined.
"The good doctor and his wife, right? My sources said they were coming this way before heading to Alaska to visit with the power reader and all the succubi. How much time before they get here?" Dad asked.
"Ten minutes per Peter."
"Well then my information can wait, let's go get settled in and wait for their arrival." He replied as we walked towards the house.
As we settled in the living room I decided it best to introduce my father to everyone.
"Dad, you already know Jasper and have probably seen Rose and Em a couple years back but let me introduce everyone else." I started before my father cut me off.
"No need sweetheart I got enough info on all of them. Rose AKA Rosalie Hale died and was reborn in 1933. She is mated to Emmett McCarty who died and was reborn in 1935. Both sired by Carlisle Cullen. Peter Whitlock your 'knower' date of rebirth estimated at 1868 – 1873 and his mate Charlotte Whitlock date of rebirth unknown. Both sired by Jasper. Randall and Mary another mated couple but no more information is known about them other than they are nomads. And lastly Garrett, unmated and date of rebirth estimated around the time of the Revolutionary War, also a nomad." Charlie stated in a monotone fashion.
"Is that all in your file Dad?" I asked gesturing to the folder.
"This? No, that's my other info for you when you leave with the wolves. We happen to have a network that keeps tabs on all sorts of strange and unusual characters in the states. Once one is on the move again an alert is sent out and we all keep a look out for them." He replied.
"I'm at a loss for what to say." I babbled.
"Well Bean take a moment to gather your thoughts because the Doc just turned onto the driveway." Peter stated.
Aw shit.
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Fuck my mate is nervous and the Doctor and his wife are coming up the driveway. The Captain is on high alert as well. Both of us sense that Enyo is itching to get out again. Please baby girl keep her in check. I really don't want to harm the Doctor even though he created the punk ass golden boy he is a good hearted person but I won't allow him to upset my mate. Bella squeezed my hand and sent me some love but quickly locked down her shield again. FUCK.
"Carlisle why are all the lights on and who's car is that?" Esme asked.
"I'm not sure but I can sense several vampires and one human." Carlisle replied.
"A human? Why would a human be here?" She asked.
"Not sure, let's find out."
They came in the door and through the hallway to the living room. As they walked through the door the halted their approach instantly. Carlisle must have felt the tension because he pulled Esme behind him and quickly looked toward the ground. Esme on the other hand wasn't as perceptive. "Jasper? Bella? Charlie? What are you doing here? And why do you both have red eyes?" She questioned.
"Because we are human drinking vampires, isn't it obvious." Bella stated matter of factly.
"Bella dear, why humans couldn't you try to live off of animals?" Esme asked.
"Because they taste like shit. How do you manage to live like that?" Bella asked.
Carlisle quickly changed the subject. "Jasper it's not wise to have Charlie here around a newborn so young?" Carlisle asked me directly.
"Dr. Cullen I think it's best you watch your tone and not presume anything. Bean here is not what you would call normal and you are quickly upsetting the Major with your haughty behavior." Peter interjected.
"My apologies Major, I only meant that if something were to happen to Charlie our sweet Bella would never forgive herself." He stated.
Charlie snorted a laugh and I could feel Bella tense once more. Peter slowly moved to Charlie's side along with Emmett. Charlotte and Rose had already backed off and now Garrett, Randall and Mary were doing the same. That's when Bella spoke.
"Our sweet Bella? You presume too much Doctor." She spoke as she slowly moved towards Carlisle. "Bella doesn't need you, she has her father and he loves her and is proud of her being a vampire." Her stare turned to Esme who quickly backed up from Carlisle and got in a submissive position.
"Captain?" I called.
"We've got Charlie Major. Try and calm Enyo before the good doctor is a pile of ash." Peter acknowledged.
I refocused on Carlisle and finally noticed that he wasn't looking at my mate. His focus was always in another direction only using his peripherals on her. He knows something.
"You lot, submissive position heads down, neck exposed. Don't move a muscle until I say." I called to Char and the rest. They quickly complied.
"Enyo, my love please calm down." I said as I slowly reached for her arm.
"No Major, he presumes too much and he knows something. Look at how he won't look me in the eyes. Can you sense it? He's hiding something I just know it." She hissed.
"Yes and we will get to the bottom of it but you can't kill him just because of his arrogance. If you did you would have to kill Esme as well. They are true mates and his death would drive her mad." I stated.
"Enyo? You mean her demon is the Goddess of War?" Carlisle questioned with panic lacing his voice.
"Yes and you better start leveling with us Doctor, I am struggling to keep Ares at bay." I threatened.
I heard Peter whisper to Charlie about putting something on his ears but couldn't turn away from my mate in such a state.
"Shit it's bad enough that she's a succubus but to have her demon be the Goddess of War as well means all male vampires will want to control her. Major, please tell me she hasn't used the voice yet?"
"How do you know about me and what I am?" Enyo bellowed holding the Doctor off the ground by his throat and using said voice Carlisle just questioned about. I felt everyone in the room shift slightly in her direction just as Ares took over. Enyo must have felt it too because she commanded them all to stay still. And that was all it took to release Ares once more.
"Answer her animal drinker or I will be forced to kill your mate then you."