A/N: Just to say 'Fate' cleared 10,000 hits and with Aggie94 being the 300th reviewer. Also 'Was Visible Any Better, You Betcha' passed 10,000 hits too. Now on with the conclusion of 'As She Lies Dying', hope you like it xx Alexis

Previously;

"Then I just kept re-running every memory I could remember through my head and waited," Bella finished off by saying.

She could hardly believe how lucky she was, her shield was protecting her from the burn of the change. Bella was beyond happy about this; it was the one thing she had not been looking forward to. She was trying to remember everything that she could about her life, thanking God it was only eighteen years and not longer. The early years were patchy and full of love, but some moments stood out. The ballet fiasco, learning to ride a bike, a myriad of hospital visits. Bella remembered how the doctors looked sideways at Renee, her mom after a few visits.

That was until she tripped over the leg of a chair in the ER and knocked over a trolley of medical supplies and ended up need stitches in her forehead as well as them setting the broken arm she'd come in with having come of her new bike. That was when a nurse suggested ballet lessons to Renee for balance issues, god that was not a good idea. In only one lesson, Bella kicked some poor girl, slapped another with a flailing arm and then took a whole line of them down after tripping on a loosened ribbon.

She remembered her visits to Charlie, her father. About falling into the tide pools every year like clockwork. Sliding on wet patches, launching herself down his stairs. Bella was tripping and stumbling her way through her formative years until Charlie gave her a book to read, as a joke. He said she'd be safer sitting down reading. With her eyes fastened to the pages, Bella could walk without tripping, avoid obstacles and even evade falling down the stairs. The doctor said it was because she was no longer consciously trying, so her body did it automatically, it was crazy and could only happen to her!

But through it all, Bella's childhood was good. Renee was no cook, she was flaky and forgetful, but she was fun. They did many things she'd never have tried on her own and for that Bella was truly thankful to her mother. Her family wasn't perfect but they were her family and Bella loved them very much. If everyone listened to the way Edward described them, you'd think Charlie was a country hick and Renee poor white trash, that's about as far from the truth as you could get.

Now she starts to remember more recent times, her move here when Renee and Phil married. They needed space and she needed not to hear them having sex, Eeew! Not that they shouldn't, but her mum can be very, let's say vocal at times. There are some things Bella doesn't need to know and that topped her list. So she decided to move in with Charlie and take care of him for a while before she went to college. Because Bella had meant to go and although she never told anyone what she'd be studying, it was important to her.

But she was sucker punched by meeting the Cullens, not getting the chance to be herself before Edward took over every aspect of her life. Bella knew now, he, as she called it dazzled her. In other words, he used his vampire lure on her, making Bella do his bidding most of the time. Because how else could an independent, strong-willed person become a weak-willed, reliant fool like she did. Charlie didn't really see it because of only seeing her for two weeks every year. But that wasn't her and at first, she didn't complain because Mr Wonderful liked her!

But even so, occasionally Bella talked back and made her feelings plain and Edward swept them aside as irrelevant. Everyone saw what Alice and Edward wanted them to see. Bella was not her best friend, just a living tailor's dummy for Alice to dress. Come on, she was Jessica on steroids, why would Bella want her to be her friend. What Bella still didn't understand was what their game was, but when she awakes it's over. So Bella staggered through those months in a vampire-induced haze caused by both Edward and Alice, she saw that now, but why?

He never wanted her physically but was attracted to the blood and the quiet mind. That she kind of understands. Bella was that expensive bottle of wine, one you bought but had no intentions of opening, ever! But what was Alice's part in all this, she couldn't figure that out? Then like a bolt out of the blue Bella felt it all slide into place. Jasper! Alice always tried to keep them apart, said he had no control, that he'd kill her. If she loved him she'd have been with him all the time, not Bella. So why did she not want them to spend time together? What did Alice see?

When Bella started to think about Jasper she got that warm fuzzy feeling she always did from him. That's the reason she used more of his venom than everyone else's. Except for theirs, Bella refused to have any part of Alice and Edward inside of her. Edward always said they, like them, were mates. She didn't believe it for one minute, Emmett never treated Rose the way Edward treaded her. Just as Esme would never dream of doing to Carlisle what Alice did to Jasper.

Also that utter crap she spouted when she returned the day of the cliff jumping incident. The minute she told Rose Bella jumped to her death, Alice would have known Rose would tell Edward. So why waste what time Edward had by coming to see Bella? Because Alice knew she wasn't dead that's why! She wanted Bella to take him back, but why? What had she seen that would make her return for her? Bella was out of their lives and it could have been for good, so why come back?

But anyway, Bella went with her, not for Edward's sake but for Esme and Carlisle. They would have been devastated by his death; they didn't seem to see the bad things he did. Though why the moron wanted to die was beyond her. Was losing your singer worth killing yourself for or was it a plan to get Bella back and the Volturi were aware of it. They had to be, Aro had read them both. Maybe she should phone him and ask what the fuck was going on! Well, it didn't work out so well for them, Jane enjoyed hurting Edward. Aro must have wanted to see this play itself out because he let them go.

Bella was starting to realise the glamour wasn't working as well for either of them and she would not play ball this time. Then Charlie was killed by a rogue wolf! How ironic is that, saving Billy Chief of the wolves from a real one. Renee wanted Bella to go back to her and Phil, but she couldn't. Something was holding her there in Forks, it's wasn't Edward or Jake. It's not Forks itself or Charlie's memory. It was this intangible thing, she felt it pulling her, but not to where or who. It was a barely-there feeling, but she couldn't go, it won't let her.

She moved in with the Cullen's at Esme's request, not Edwards. Insisted on her own room and decided to wait him out. He wanted her to share his room and get engaged. Go to the college of his choice and he would not be changing her, she already knew that. Hearing him say it to Carlisle though did hurt a little,

"I have no intention of ever changing her Carlisle, you know this! What is your problem? We'll marry like I planned and when she dies then so will I! I don't understand how you all see this as something wrong? It's what I've decided and that's final! I will not discuss it again!"

Bella started to make her plans then. She wouldn't put the onus on anyone, she'd do it herself.

So that's what has led her here, to lying in her bed changing into a vampire. Bella was fully aware when the other returned and heard all they said. Alice's distraught,

"I can't see anything, it's blank, it's like I don't have my gift anymore!"

"I can't hear any of you. Who did this? One of you did this. Why? I expressly said no! I forbad it and you did it anyway!"Edward's rant.

"Shut the Fuck up, Eddie! This had nothing to do with us or you anyway; this was always her choice when she had one!" Emmett's angry retort.

"Bella's stoppin' us from hearin' him. She's blockin' the sound of him whinin'! I can feel her pleasure," Jasper's reply to Carlisle.

This voice made Bella feel calm and excited at the same time and when he took her hand she felt some little pulses of electricity pass between them and she was beginning to see what Alice had been trying to avoid. Jasper and she had a connection and if Bella was guessing right it was more than just friendly. Would they really do that? Were they so petty and childish? Yes, yes they were and worse the Volturi knew it and yet said nothing. Was it so boring being a vampire that even the leaders would stoop so low?

Bella didn't want any of the others to touch her until her change was complete. She repulsed both Carlisle and Alice's attempts. But Jasper's hand in her was fine and when Esme said,

"Don't worry, dear, I won't let them touch you until you're awake and it's over,"

She relaxed and let Esme dress her in her own clothes. The time seemed to drag now, but she felt her heart quicken and was sure it couldn't last much longer.

"About three hours, Esme!" Jasper had shouted from his room,

Three hours! God, it was interminable. But eventually even they passed and Bella opened her eyes to the sight of her family and them.

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Also Previously;

'Your life is about to change! Be happy, see you soon in Alaska. Peter'

What the Fuck? Cryptic bastard! Had been Jasper's response in his own head. He was used to Peter's strange bits of insight, but they were frustrating too. He had been laughing and joking with Esme and Emmett, the smile still on his face when they all heard it, a slow heartbeat. Laboured and erratic, every third beat or so was missing, it was almost like someone changing he thought,

Oh Shit, Bella! That's when the whole family started to run toward the house. The emotions flying around were damn near overwhelming. He didn't try to separate them out now, he'd do that later. Perfect recall was a handy tool, but he'd felt fear and horror, hope and joy. Also resignation and blinding happiness, as well as his own relief! That confused him for a moment, but he pushed it aside as they entered the house. Both Edward and Alice's powers stopped working as they crossed the threshold, but his was fine.

They saw nothing, so everyone rushed up to Bella's room and there she lay, under a sheet on her bed. Her hair spread out around her as if asleep and he couldn't help but notice how stunning she looked. He'd always thought her pretty, but now she was glorious. This almost vampire was even more beautiful than Rose in his eyes and that gave him pause. How had he not realised his feeling for Bella had changed, she had never felt like a sister to him, friend yes, sister no!

He signalled Carlisle he was going to do a perimeter check and raced out of the room, trying to get hold of his own emotions. As he raced around the grounds of their property he could feel for the first time a definite pull, it urged him to return to the house. It registered once again that his power was still working when he felt Edward's horror, anger and was that great loss. Yes, he felt bereft.

Well, that was tellin', did someone steal his prize? Jasper mused to himself.

Everyone else was either confused or happy, well Rose was resigned and Alice, oh Alice was livid. Clutching her head trying to force a vision, before rushing outside to be free of what was obviously Bella's shield. Bella herself was serene and happy; there was no apparent pain in her body. Wow now that was unusual, but for some reason, it really made Jasper happy.

Edward was in full rant now, demanding to know who did this. Saying he'd forbidden it and how dare they go against his orders. Emmett told him to shut it, that it was what Bella wanted and suddenly Edward was clutching his throat, He tried to speak but nothing came out and Jasper felt a wave of pleasure coming from Bella and smirked. Carlisle saw the smirk and raised an eyebrow.

"Bella's stoppin' us from hearin' him. She's blockin' the sound of him whinin'! I can feel her pleasure," he replied happily,

Then Edward had a hissy fit, Esme slapped him so hard it dropped him to his knees and Carlisle just smiled and then started issuing orders for their move. He was going to check Bella over and Jasper realised he'd moved over to Bella's side and was holding her hand,

Huh! I don't remember movin', Wow, I can feel electricity passin' between our fingers!

Carlisle had been rebuffed by Bella and Alice appeared next to the bed, sneering at their joined hands. She was holding a blue dress; well a blue piece of material that Jasper assumed was a dress.

Why would she put a newborn in a dress that looked like tissue paper? Is she insane?

But Bella wouldn't let her near her at all. Esme was smiling and bustled about collecting some of Bella's own clothes. She then hustled everyone out and Jasper was reluctant to release he hand at all. As he left the room slowly he heard Esme say,

"Don't worry, dear, I won't let them touch you until you're awake and it's over,"

He saw her stroking Bella's cheek. So she didn't seem to mind either Esme or Jasper touching her.

"About three hours, Esme!" Jasper shouted from his room, where he was packing up all his things distractedly. Thinking about Bella and the flow of energy that had passed between them. Then about how calm she was,

'How does she not feel any pain?'

Jasper had never seen anything like this before. It was unnerving him a little, but he was beginning to think Bella was amazingly using her shield even now. Two hours later he was back by her side, feeling calmer the moment he walked through her door.

She is so calm and happy for this to have been forced on her

Jasper felt this strongly and didn't understand why he was so damned happy about it. Moreover, she smelt wonderful. hell, she smelt like she'd been made for him. It was like home and happiness, love and promises. He was stroking the back of her hand as he mused, barely registering Esme on her other side doing the same. Everyone else was scattered about waiting. As her heart finally stopped, he saw Edward had tried to enter the room but was thrown back out unceremoniously.

Emmett was now laughing so hard as he and Rose walked past Edward and into the room, Carlisle was more cautious and asked permission to enter, and then found himself pulled in by an invisible force. Alice didn't even try; she felt the barrier across the doorway and knew she would not be allowed to pass through. They all heard Bella sigh as she opened her eyes for the first time as a vampire.

Jasper watched her as she sat up and saw the two vampires she'd denied access to standing outside the door,

"Revulsion Really Edward?" Bella said, before slamming the door in their faces, Jasper felt all ties to them break from her and he was elated.

"Hello, my family?" Her bell-like voice said,

Jasper felt a tingle throughout his body, he was beginning to see just what Edward and Alice had been trying to do. They had forgotten one small thing, just what a wildcard Bella was and how much she hated to be controlled. They had played a dangerous game and lost!

"Yes, my dear, always," Esme answered patting her hand.

"How do you feel?" Carlisle now asked.

"As my Doctor or my dad?" she answered and everyone smiled,

"How about as your Dr Dad?" He quipped with a huge smile.

"I feel good, awesome in fact!" she laughed and it was like music to Jasper's ears.

"You look good, little Sis," Emmett said beaming at her.

"Thanks, Em, you look huge!" she said grinning back at him.

"Thirsty?" Jasper quizzed, still a little confused by how calm she was.

"Not especially, a tiny tickle though," Bella replied,

Pushing her emotions towards him easily and he nodded agreeing. But as their eyes connected, both looked a little stunned, Jasper knew then he was right. They were broken from their staring at each other by Rose asking,

"Okay, how'd you do it, Bella?"

"Can't get anything past you, Rose, can I?" Bella said sighing,

Everyone laughed Rose was tenacious and tended to see things others missed. Once Bella had explained how she'd managed to change herself and why. The family all stood mouths open and radiating pride. They had been angry when she told them about Jacob's reaction. Jasper had started to growl when she said that. But Bella just looked at him, smiled, and took his hand. By the time she got to the point where Sam had to step in, all three of the vampire males were growling.

Bella was gently rubbing Jasper's arm and calming him down, just as Rose and Esme were to Emmett and Carlisle. They, in turn, were all watching the two interact so instinctually. Jasper had squeezed her hand when she told them about cutting herself; he had sent her his pride in her strength.

"Wow, so whose venom did you use?" Rose then asked, raising an eyebrow knowingly.

Jasper felt Bella's embarrassment, as well as Rose's smugness. He knew if she'd still been human, she'd be blushing, so he pushed some calm towards her and she took a breath.

"Well, I took some compassion, some unreserved love, some humour and some tenacity and filled it to the top with unequalled strength and bravery," she said quickly,

Everyone was stunned. Jasper was completely thrown by her description of his venom. She thought of him as strong and brave, he was humbled and beyond proud of her. Bella had had enough now and asked Jasper to take her hunting.

"It would be my pleasure, Darlin'. Just take my hand and I'll never let you fail, that's a promise," he answered firmly,

Leading her to the window and they jumped out together. While Bella got her first taste of hunting Jasper had all sorts of thoughts and emotions battering his psyche.

All that time they had been keepin' us apart, to stop the unstoppable. No wonder Edward never wanted Bella changed. He knew she would leave him immediately, the mating pull would see to that.

So, if they both knew, they just found themselves in a huge hole, because that shit's against all vampire laws. Maybe I'll bury them in it.

Aro and his games, he was surely settin' the cat amongst the pigeons that day. Well, for their sake, they better not be there when we get back.

Jasper couldn't quite believe what was happening. She was his mate. He knew it, felt it, and wanted her with a passion he had never had before. This explained so much to him, James, Phoenix and Bella's belief that his attack was Edward's fault. Because he would never have been able to kill his own mate, human or not. He was dragged from his thoughts by the sight of her. A couple of drops of blood on her lips and chin and torn shirt were his undoing.

"I'm apologisin' now, darlin', in case I get carried away, but I'm about to change your status from doe-eyed virgin to full-blown woman and I guarantee you're goin' enjoy it!" Jasper said, smiling wickedly at her, her reply just made him want her more.

"Wow. Fancy that I've been a vampire for just over two hours and I'm getting laid, if I'd known it would be that easy," she sassed back, just as he pounced.

So it was just the four vampires that greeted Jasper and Bella on their return. Bella thanked Rose for leaving them some clothes, as Jasper had ripped hers from her body. Not that she had minded at all. Seeing how controlled and calm she was, they decided to head out for Alaska as soon as they were ready.

"Are you sure, Carlisle? Us rather than them?" Bella asked quietly, a little unsure of her place there.

"Yes, my daughter, they have to learn life's what you make it, and not to be squandered no matter how long you have," he replied,

He was hugging her tightly to his side; he was never losing this daughter again. Jasper then took Bella's hand in his own and led her out to the garage.

"Bike or car, darlin'?" He purred sexily in her ear.

"Bike, please. Will you let me take you for a ride sometime?" she said, trying very hard not to laugh.

"Anytime you like, darlin', anytime!" He answered, his mind going wild with the possibilities.

Well, Peter was right, his life had changed and it was most definitely for the better. He couldn't wait to introduce his mate, his Bella to his brother and sister. With that, he put his foot down and they sped off towards Alaska and the future.

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Many Months Ago:

"Your gifts will make for an intriguing immortal. Go make your preparations" (Aro from New Moon)

Caius is practically vibrating with rage and Marcus is his usual dispassionate self, But Aro has a pleased and wicked smirk on his pale face.

"Let us eat my brothers and then I'll tell you a tale of a fool and his sister, plus their impending fall from grace!" Aro says as he leads his brothers to the centre of the throne room as the latest tourists are led in.

The truth of Aro's gift had never fully been explained and many assumed he'd see what the person being read wanted him to see or at least what they showed him. Not so, he sees it all, from your first breath as a human or for those with no human memories from the moment you opened your eyes to your second life. Two such arrogant fools had just been read by their leader and he was not impressed, not one bit. Edward and Alice Cullen were spoilt, greedy and selfish individuals who thought themselves above most other vampires.

But Aro wanted their gifts, under his control, of course. So today he had made an unspoken deal with one and the other had seen it. If they could carry out their plan then they were free and clear forever, if not they were his for one hundred years. Of course, they were ignorant to the truth; they would be his for eternity. Now you would assume they knew it was a trap because Aro Volturi no longer broke this one rule. 'You never come between mates for any reason'. He had done so millennia ago and it had cost him dearly.

But the arrogance of the Cullen children was such they thought he was fooled and would never catch them out. Aro was far cleverer than they, he allowed Edward to read only the thoughts he wanted him to see. Just as they had tried and failed to do, he of course succeeded. Aro's deal was when Isabella Swan's spirit was broken and she was being controlled by her vampire husband, Edward. Along with when they had to gotten rid of Jasper Whitlock, they were either to kill him themselves, with no outside help or they broke him too, so much so that he would return to Maria.

Alice had given give up trying to control the Major; this was going to be hard. For some reason she could not see the future when Aro made that decision, so they were blind to Jasper and Bella's decisions. Then and only then, would they not ever be called to Volterra to serve the brothers. Edward was arrogant enough to think it would be easy, not seeing he had no power over Bella any more. But from reading them both carefully Aro knew they were losing Isabella, especially after the stupidity of the recently forced separation that Edward had imposed.

Where Edward had seen it making her need him to return to her badly, Aro saw her independence had raised its head. As for the ludicrous idea that they could either kill or cajole Major Whitlock, he thought not. Aro knew from them that Jasper was not yet aware Isabella was his mate and that gave him the loophole with which the other two would literary hang themselves. He gave them until Isabella's nineteenth birthday to make it all happen. If not then they would come to Volterra to join his guard.

'Remember Edward, no sex with Isabella until she's changed. You don't have the control and if you kill her our deal is void and your life is forfeit!'

Aro had successfully covered his back, reminding Edward of his weaknesses around Isabella, ensuring he did not sleep with another vampire's mate. This he explained to Marcus and Caius as they sat in their offices, Caius laughed heartily, commenting that he doubted whether the boy was capable anyway. So, for now, the Cullen family would be watched and all they, the Volturi need do is wait and Edward's and Alice's powers would be theirs before this year ended.

"I intend to send Afton and Chelsea to see how things lie with the Cullens. She will check all their bonds but not touch them. He will spy upon our unwitting duo, neither will make any decisions nor get within Edwards range of hearing. They are just our insurance and will record and document what is happening in Washington" Aro informs them and although they know he's sailing close to the wind, he is breaking none of their laws.

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Now:

"Masters, I have never seen anything like it ever in all my long years. She injected herself with a mixture of everyone's, except Edward and Alice's venom. In fact, it was eighty percent Major Whitlock's! They have a connection already, she would have trusted him with her life and he felt strangely drawn to her, the need to protect her was very strong. When she wakes they will make the leap and it won't take much time at all" Afton said happily, he had great respect for the Major.

"As for those to imbeciles, they are less than useless. Every time Bella wouldn't comply Edward had a tantrum, Sir's it was pathetic at best. Are you sure you want them? That boy has the emotional range of a teaspoon! As for that manipulative witch, she's beyond selfish and narcissistic" Chelsea said to her leaders.

"Oh yes Chelsea we do and your first order is to break their bond with each other. We will have them both, but not as a family. I want them tied to us all, make it happen my dear and then you and Afton may have that holiday you wanted. Be back by Christmas though for the festivities" Aro informed her before hanging up and smiling at his brothers.

"That didn't take long Aro. They don't seem very bright at all!" Caius states.

"They only lack motivation brother, once Chelsea has that's in place they will be perfect guards and with no ties to each other, they are no threat. If they were that stupid together, apart they will never try anything" Marcus reminds him and bows to his brothers before leaving them to the matter of the Cullens.

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Barely twenty minutes after the other Cullens had left, Alice and Edward returned to the house. He was livid as the smell of sex wafted in their direction from the forest.

"That Whore! She gave herself to that Barbarian!" he yelled, caring not if he was heard by anyone.

"Edward, don't be crass, we knew they were mates. We gambled and lost! The question is what do we do now?" Alice said trying and failing to see a future for them, unaware that Chelsea's gift had already started to loosen her bond with Edward.

"Fine, they are mates but, did they have to do that, here?" he whined like a child, confused as to why Alice was not giving him the sympathy he deserved.

"Only you are a repressed virgin Edward, the rest of the world actually enjoys it! Now shut up, stop whining and let me think. Go and pack your stuff, I'm sure you can at least manage that? We need to go now!" Alice said, but she was too late.

"Well well, Cullens! How are you feeling this fine day? I see you caught the scent of love in the air. I must say, Alice, you're dumber than I thought, giving up the Major. That man has some moves and the projection, wow! Afton and I were caught in the blast and well, what can I say, it was amazing. Oh and Edward, you best be glad she wasn't your mate, that woman would have broken you in two! Talk about flexible and adventurous, damn!" Chelsea said,

With an evil grin on her face, she bombarded Edward's mind with intimate images of Jasper and Bella together in the forest. He looked for the entire world as if he wanted to be sick.

"If you're ready, it's time to leave. Personal belongings only, the guard have no need of all that tat Alice. You will wear what the brothers decide, we don't really care much for fashion in Volterra" Afton said smirking.

So it was that a distraught Alice and a sulking Edward followed Chelsea and Afton to the airport. With one last implanted command, they were sent off on the Volturi jet to join the guard and serve the Volturi for as long as they both survived.

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The Volturi are nothing if not efficient, so although they were on holiday now, Chelsea and Afton headed to visit their old friend Eleazar in Alaska. It would have been rude after all to be this close and not call; also the chance to rub it into the Cullens that they were betrayed from within was irresistible. Not to mention seeing the newborn for themselves now she was awake and assessing her gift. They couldn't do it before without giving themselves away. So after calling ahead, they arrived one day behind the Cullens.

The tension in Alaska was palpable. The Denali sisters were not amused; the girl who was supposed to have married Edward now had Jasper instead. Worse still there was no Edward to console; they were not inclined to be hospitable to Bella. As none of the three had ever found their own mate's and probably never would. They did not accept that Jasper was Bella's. Succubae rarely found their other half and were destined to satisfy many, but not always be satisfied themselves.

Sex and passion they understood, but not love. This was made blatantly obvious when they started in on not only Jasper but Emmett too. With no Alice to warn them of an impending assault, it was up to Bella and Rose to sort them out. Rose waded in with teeth and claws at the ready, but Bella pulled her back and just placed her shield around the two men. The sisters could not touch or reach them no matter what they tried.

Kate was unable to distract Bella either by zapping her with her electrical current. Carlisle was appalled by this behaviour and Esme disgusted. Eleazar and Carmen could not curtail the out of control women and the house was in chaos when the two Volturi guards arrived. In all the turmoil everyone forgot one thing. Bella was a newborn, a newborn that had just recently been mated. So when she finally blew they thanked God they were outside. The three sisters were caught in the blast of her shield when it turned from defensive to offensive.

It took several hours for the four parental figures to retrieve all of their body parts, well almost all. Kate was missing all her fingers on one hand, Irina had an ear missing and Tanya's nose was nowhere to be found. They would have to await their return under their own steam so to speak. Bella had her shield back around not only the two men but Rose and herself too. Jasper was trying to calm her and stop himself projecting her anger on the others, which he now realised he'd been doing before.

During all of this, Chelsea and Afton soaked up all they saw and heard. Chelsea had no way of reading the bonds of the four younger Cullens under the shield and Afton found the whole debacle amusing.

" Non praeintelligitur cur Volaterras in Aro Succubae negare passurum agi nisi ut nunc. Dampnas! "He said laughing reverting to his default language of Latin, and Eleazar nodded.

"Yes Afton, they rarely accept the bonds of others. The only reason they don't touch Carlisle or I is because they see us in a parental type role. Aro will not have that kind of disruption in Volterra. I fear Jasper may have made it worse by projecting his new mate's anger; she is after all a newborn. But the lack of respect shown by the girls was unwarranted!" Eleazar said shaking his head in mortification.

Esme decided now would be the time to leave and warned Carmen and Eleazar the girls would not be welcome at their home while Bella was a newborn. Next time she might kill them and it would be well within the law for her to do so. Succubae were the bane of the vampire world. But with body parts missing they would not venture very far for the foreseeable future.

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Volterra:

It was in front of three grinning brothers, Edward and Alice found themselves once more. Alice was resigned, she knew they'd failed. But the fool with her appeared unwilling or unable to accept it. Losing was something Edward was not used to, he was no longer the golden child, no longer the special one. He wanted to argue and rail against the brothers but was unable to do so. His mind was divided and it would eventually drive him insane if he did not just accept it. This was going to be what his life would be like from now on, it was a case of capitulating or dying. He now knew what it felt like to be Bella, controlled and made to go against his own wishes. Both he and Alice were getting a taste of their own medicine and who'd have guessed, they didn't like it one little bit!

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Non praeintelligitur cur Volaterras in Aro Succubae negarepassurumagi nisi ut nunc. Dampnas! (Latin) - I never understood before, why Aro refused to allow Succubae into Volterra, but I get it now. Damn!