A Love Thought Lost

Bella/Caius

NC/OOC

Set in NM.

Caius challenge.

Alice and Bella sped through the street of Italy as if the fires of hell were lapping at their heels. Time wasn't on their side; in fact it seems to be racing against them, ticking by faster and faster. As they entered the gates of Volterra they began to panic. The streets were crowded with people. People dressed in all shades of red. Bella looked to Alice to explain.

“St. Marcus Day. It's a celebration to commemorate the day when Marcus of the Volturi banished the last of the demons known as vampires from the streets of their fair city.”

Bella snorted. Fools! She thought. They are all fools. Sheep being lead to the slaughter by the wolf himself. Her thoughts were suddenly brought to a halt by the screeching of the cars tires bringing them to a stop.

“You must go now Bella. Run and don't stop, I'll meet you there as soon as I can.”

Bella ran. Getting lost in her thoughts as she did. What the hell was Alice thinking? Make the walking catastrophe run through crowded uneven streets, in a city she had never been to, to save a self righteous-ungrateful-pompous-prude, who came here looking for death because Alice had “seen” her cliff diving and  assumed she was killing herself over the loss of said idiot. Did they think so little of her? That she had no dignity at all? Well okay so she had wallowed for awhile but her friends pulled her out of her funk. Jake and Paul had been her saving grace. They made her see that the impossible was indeed possible. How you ask? Well it's not everyday you find out that your best friend morphs into a giant wolf, or that that same wolf was only trying to get you to go out with him to hide the fact that he has feelings for another wolf. Yes that other wolf is indeed Paul before you ask. That was the reason he held so much animosity toward Bella in the first place. Jake had been denying his feelings for Paul, and Paul of course blamed Bella. After Bella sat the two of them down and explained that it would change nothing between them and that you can't help who you fall in love with..in her case that sparkly-asshat....they were still friends and forever would be, they settled back into the norm..or at least what could be considered normal for the town of forks.

Bella was brought out of her inner ramblings when her knee banged into something hard. A large magnificent marble fountain, had been the cause of her delay and now throbbing knee pain. She looked around herself and found that she was only feet away from the clock tower she was so desperately heading for. Again she began to question herself why but knew that she had to for the family. At the first strike of the noon hour Bella realized she wasn't gonna make it. They were too late. She began to race around the fountain anyway, still trying to get within sight of Edward. She was only what seemed to be a breath away from him when the bell rang it's final toll. It was high noon.

“Edward!” she screamed over the roar of the crowd.

He didn't look up. He began his descent down the stairs into the sunlit courtyard. But just as he was about to step out into the light, a loud booming voice echoing off the buildings around them caught the attention of the crowd.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Citizens and guests of Volterra. Welcome. In honor of our great St. Marcus, we have prepared a special treat for you. I am honored to present to you the grand master of magic and illusions. Coming all the way from his homeland in the northern most reaches of the Russian wilderness I give you Master Demetri Prochankovf.”

A tall man dressed from head to toe in black appeared at the base of the tower. Deafening applause roared through he streets.

“Thank you, thank you everyvone.” a deep Russian voice said. It was beautiful and alluring. Bella was calling bullshit! That was no magician. That was a vampire. A Volturi vampire at that.

He began to speak again.

“I have come with a mystical tale to tell.” swirls of smoke appeared around him as he set the scene. Human forms began to shape themselves into the smoke.

“There once vas a mighty king. He vas proud and loved by all. His name vas Midas.” gasps were heard throughout the crowd. Bella had heard the fables of the great king Midas. He was gifted with the power to turn anything into gold with just a touch of his hand.

“A great var broke out around his kingdom and his people fought valiantly. But in the end his people suffered greatly. The kingdom had taken the vorst of the var it seemed. His people vere homeless and most of their farmlands vere in ruin. The king had heard rumors of a gypsy who vould grant one vish if it vas made by the true of heart. King Midas sent his greatest trackers to seek out this gypsy. Vonce they returned with her; he asked of her vhat he could do to make his kingdom thrive again. He vished for a vay to make his kingdom rich and thriving again. So the gypsy woman touched his hand. He vatched in vonder as his hand turned to stone and then began to sparkle. Her words to him bevore she disappeared vere, not all that is precious is gold.”

The crowd awed. Bella knew this tale was yet to be finished so she listened closely. A slight wind picked up behind her and she felt a shiver. With a glance over her should she saw that Alice had finally arrived. She was dressed all in red. With a nod Bella once again turned back to the story teller.

“The years passed quickly and the great king's kingdom once again thrived. He found a wife in a peasant girl who vorked in the castle. Together they bore three sons. The youngest being the favorite of the king. The young boy reminding him so much of his brother who vas killed in the war, he tried his best to get him all that asked vor. But there was one thing the king could never give his children or his vife. The one thing they vished most for. The feel of their father's touch. He always wore gloves upon his hands, so as not to risk them. It was on the day of Midas' youngest sons 17th birthday that the great king finally caved. His son had asked for one thing and one thing only. A hug from his father. Midas did not see the harm as long as their skin never met. But it seemed luck was not with them. A sliver of the boys skin became revealed and made contact with the kings golden hand. He stiffened in his fathers' arms and the king cried out for the doctors. They rushed the boy to his room. There the king sat by his side for three days after the doctors said they could do nothing for him. On the morning of the fourth day the son awoke. Much to the surprise of the king. But when he looked into the eyes of his son, he gasped. No longer where they the lovely shade of emerald that he bore as a child but a bright and shimmering gold. As the sun streaked in through the window he also noticed that the boys skin had turn to a pale marble and sparkled brilliantly in the sun. he was cold to the touch and hard as the stone he resembled. The king realized what the gypsy woman had warned him about. Not all that glitters is gold, and not all that is gold is precious. His boy was now cursed. Cursed to walk the land of the living as a breathing piece of precious stone.”

Bella could hear the sniffles surrounding her at the saddened tale. She too would be crying if she didn't know it was a total crock of shit. This was how they were going to explain Edward. He would be the cursed son of the mighty king Midas. Ha what a joke.

“I the Great Master Demetri, in my travels have come across the cursed son of Midas and have spent many a year trying to find a way to cure the boy. I believe I have found it at last. So if my two assistants would be of so kind as to lead young Edward out here so that the people may meet him...fear not he will not harm you.”

Bella chuckled. If they only knew. Again the word sheep ran through her mind. She watched as two more cloaked figures lead Edward out into the sun. His skin glittering brilliantly in the bright light.

“Now ladies and gentleman, watch as I perform a grand act of magic to restore him to his rightful state so that he may once again live among men.”

Bella watched in fascination as he waved his hands about and chanted in some old language that she could only believe to be dead for thousands of years. So of course no one would understand it. Then in a great plume of smoke glittering vampire Edward was gone. In his place was a boy who if Bella didn't know any better would be the spitting image of Edward as a human teenager. The crowds cheered as the boy looked upon himself in awe. Then began to run out into the crowd.

“Thank you thank you. I hope you all continue to enjoy your stay in our vonderful city.” Then another plume of dark smoke appeared and disappeared taking the vampires with it.

Bella had to hand it to them, Vampire's make awesome magician's. She wondered if they would consider doing parties? Jake and Paul had a graduation party coming up soon, and they would eat that shit right up..well except for the vampire part.

“Bella we have to go.” Alice said. Pulling her not only out of her thoughts but out of the village square as well.

Earlier:

In a room deep within the castle of Volterra the three Majestic Kings sat upon ornate throwns. These were the rulers and the law keepers of their people.

It seemed to be a day like any other. Aro the oldest of the brothers had the power to see into your mind. Every thought you had ever had he could see. But unlike young Edward,  he had to touch you.

Marcus the middle brother could feel the bonds between people. Tell you who your family, friends, lover, or mate was. Yes Jasper could do the same as an empath, but he felt the emotions; where as Marcus could literally see the links between them.

Last but not least was Caius. His gift while it had it's draw backs, was the most precious of the three. Caius is an oracle. He can see all that has been and all that will be. Except for himself. He could not see his own future. Now I know your wondering is his gift similar to that of Alice? The answer would be yes and no. He can see everyone's future all they have to do is ask, but unlike Alice what he “sees” is set in stone. Well now you may ask...isn't that like Peter's? Again the answer would be yes and no. Peter just knows shit. He knows only what is going to help at the time, he does not get visions like Alice or Caius. Confusing I know but it is very useful when deciding the fate of someone else.

So where was I? Oh yes the thrown room...

It was a day like any other. The citizens of Volterra were prepping for yet another celebration. With boredom reaching it's peak Aro just had to ask:

“Caius, brother, tell me something good?”

“We shall have a visitor soon. He comes seeking something from us.”

“That's it? That's all you will say?”

“If I tell you everything the surprise will be gone. What fun would that be?”

“Your right as always.”

Aro leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers impatiently on the arm.

“Aro please. Your giving me a migraine.”

“Marcus were vampire's, we don't get migraine's.”

“Then I shall be the first.”

A knock interrupted their banter.

“Enter.”

“Sire's you have a visitor.”

“Send them in.”

The brother's watched as a young vampire entered the room. He looked rather dead compared to the rest of the population.

“Speak child.” Aro said.

“I come seeing absolution. I have done something horrible resulting in the death of my mate. I ask that you end my suffering.”

“My dear boy, it can't be that bad. Come let me have a look see.” Aro reached out.

The boy stepped forward only to drop to his knees with his hand raised. The weight of his guilt forcing him down. Aro took the boys hand. It was minutes before the king released him.

“You poor child. The loss of one's mate is a devastating thing, more so for you as it was because of a terrible mistake on your part. I must confer with my brothers before we make a decision. We will adjourn for one hour. Feel free to enjoy the palace grounds in the mean time. Perhaps a meal well help to center your thoughts. We will reconvene here. Come brother we have much to discuss.”

The kings left the thrown room to dissect the young man's request. Once the door closed behind them Marcus asked:

“Tell us brother, what did you see?”

“The boy is named Edward. He is the first companion to our dearest friend Carlisle Cullen.”

“Go on.” Marcus urged.

“they were once again home in the Olympic peninsula when young Edward came across a human girl. She is his La Tau Cant ante', but he has mistaken the drawl to her blood as the pull to his mate. His control is outstanding. It was upon her 18th birthday that his brother lunged for her after she had cut her finger. His brother is an empath. So it is course to reason that he felt the blood lust from young Edward. But he still felt it safer for his mate if the family would all leave. He left her lying in the woods behind her home in tears. She thought he was already gone, but he wanted to make sure she got out safe. It was hours before a tall dark skinned man found her and carried her home. Edward left to join his family in Alaska. Today Alice, Edwards sister saw his mate jump from a cliff, killing herself. He wishes to join her. What do you see Marcus?”

“I have seen his bonds. His mate is not gone. She lives still.”

“Caius. What do you see of Edward's future?”

Caius closed his eyes and concentrated on Edward. He saw the boy happy and holding hands with a blond haired beauty. The were running and laughing through the forests. The were being followed or chased by a woman with flaming locks of red hair. The woman was beautiful. Her beauty was beyond that of any vampire he had ever seen. Even the succubus sisters. Caius smiled as he came out of the future.

“We must not grant this boys wish. His mate lives as Marcus said. She is lovely.”

“Then is it unanimous? The boy shall live?”

“Yes” they said as one.

They returned to the thrown room just as young Edward returned. Once they took their seats Aro spoke.

“Edward my child, we have conferred and it has been decided. You will not die here today.”

“But why?” he sobbed.

“I have seen your thoughts, my brother Marcus has read your bonds, and Caius has lived your future. Your mate is not dead, she lives. If we were to end you now it wouldn't be long before your mate came to ask us for the same fate.”

“Bella is alive? No your lying. Alice saw her decision to jump I watched her drown.” Edward cried before racing out of the castle.

“Demetri?”

“Yes Sire?”

“Follow the boy. Bring him back in one piece. I fear he is about to do something stupid.”

“Yes Sire.”

“Come brother's let us go watch. This should be entertaining. Young Edward has a flare for the dramatics. It almost rivals Demetri's.”

“A warning brother. There are other's here to rescue young Edward.”

“I hope they succeed. Lord knows what Demetri may do.”

The brother's all chuckled as they made their way to the highest balcony of the castle. They had a perfect view of the village square. The grand clock tower had just begun to toll the noon hour when Marcus spoke:

“Aro I sense some bonds to young Edward in the crowd. There by the fountain.”

The brothers looked to see a crimson clocked vampire standing with a brunette haired human.

“Awe yes. That must be the seer Alice in red. Impeccable fashion taste. The girl is the human Bella that Edward believes is his mate.”

“She is lovely for a human.” Marcus said.

“Yes she is.” Caius added.

“I wonder why Edward has yet to smell her?” Aro questioned.

“There is your answer brother.” Marcus pointed to Alec.

“I see.”

The brother's chuckled and out right laughed at Demetri's tale of woe. But in the end a life was spared and soon to be returned to his family.

Bella and Alice were almost to the gates when they were stopped by another.

“You have been summoned by the kings to meet with them.”

“Bella why don't you go enjoy the festival?” Alice said moving to stand in front of her.

“Oh hell no Alice. You didn't drag me all this way to come hang out with a bunch of nut jobs who believe that a vampire king drove out all the vampires. I came to save that asshat of a brother of yours because you fucked up with your visions.”

The vampire in front of them chuckled.

“The kings will like you.” he said. “Follow me.”

Bella pushed passed Alice and followed the vampire toward the castle entrance.

“So which one are you? I know you are not the Magician.” Bella asked.

“I am Felix. Alec is still keeping young Edward company.”

“So the fool is still alive?”

“Yes my lady.”

“Good cause I'm gonna kill him myself!” Bella stated causing Felix to chuckle and Alice to frown.

“Bella you shouldn't speak like that to them.” Alice said.

“And why not? They are people just the same as you and I. 2 legs, 2 ears, 2 eyes. Sure their hearts don't beat, but hell they still put their pants on one leg at  a time.” Bella said.

“Yes I think the kings will like you very much my lady.” Felix said.

“Thank you Felix.” Bella smiled then stuck her tongue out at Alice.

“What happened to you Bella?” Alice asked.

“Long story short? I thought I found my forever love only to be tossed aside as if I was yesterdays trash. I was attacked by a vampire and almost killed, and then almost eaten by one of the family on my birthday. Three days later a pompous ass told me he didn't love me, that I was only a distraction and that he was tired of playing human and left in the woods to die. Now not only because of said asshat have I been hunted by the mate of the vampire that attacked me, I have been drug halfway across the world to rescue the same asshat, who is here to have himself killed because you saw me cliff diving with some friends. So yeah thanks by the way.”

“We only left cause we weren't safe for you.”

“So your pinning all this on Jasper?” Bella yelled.

“He tried to bite you!” Alice yelled back.

“Only because the Empath was swamped by the blood lust of 6 other vampires. One of whom my blood sings to like a junkie would a dealer to get his next fix.” Bella said.

“Bella!” Alice asked shocked.

“What Alice! What? You know it's true. Jasper saved my ass in that studio, he sat with me in the hotel room before, and the hospital afterwards. Never once did he snap at me. Who the hell are you tryin to kid. I'm not blind or stupid, and for you to say those things about your mate..” she was cut off.

“He is not her mate young one.”

Bella looked up to see who interrupted her and realized they had stopped in a large thrown room. There sat the three kings from the picture in Carlisle's study. The picture didn't do them justice.

“Excuse me?” Bella asked. Quirking her brow.

“The Seer is not the Empath's mate.”

“And you know this how?” Bella asked.

“I am Marcus Volturi. I see the bonds between people. She is not bonded as a mate to the empath.”

“So you have been lying to him for over 50 years Alice?” Bella spun on her.

“Let me explain...” Alice tried.

“No Alice. I don't care. We came to get your idiotic brother and go home and that's what were gonna do. Now which of you do I talk to about Edward?”

Chuckles could be heard around the room.

“Told you, you would like her.” Felix said.

“True Felix. She is very entertaining. Come let me see.” Aro said to Felix.

Felix walked forward and kneeled before the middle king. Placing his hand in his. The smile on the kings face only grew. Releasing Felix the king said:

“Dearest Bella; you are a feisty young one aren't you? And I was worried today would be dull. Felix let Demetri know that he and Alec may bring in young Edward.”

Felix was only gone a few minutes before the three came in carrying Edward.

“Alec if you please.”

Bella watched as Edward seemed to awaken from a deep sleep.

“Where am I?” Edward questioned slowly lifting his eyes. He looked around once before his eyes landed on Bella. “Bella! Your alive?” he started toward her.

“Felix?” Bella asked.

Before Edward could reach her Felix had him pinned.

“Your Alive? But how? I saw?” Edward stuttered.

“You shouldn't believe everything you see in Alice's visions Edward. They aren't completely reliable.”

“Bella...Love?”

“Don't call me that you ass. I only come here out of courtesy to Esme and Carlisle. If it was left up to me I'd have killed you just for being stupid. It should be a crime you know. Stupidity that is. A lot less disruption that way.” Bella looked thoughtful.

“Love you don't mean that.” Edward said.

“Oh but Edward I do. You would know exactly how much I mean it if you could read my thoughts, but alas you cannot.” she smiled.

Gasps were heard around the room.

“What?” Bella asked the room in particular.

“May I miss Bella?” Aro asked.

“First I believe introductions are in order. You all seem to know who I am, but I do not know who you are. Sure I have a vague idea but I believe that it's custom to introduce yourself upon first meeting.” Bella said with her hand on her hip.

“I beg your pardon my Lady. I am Aro. You have already met Marcus. That broody angry one over there is Caius.”

“I'm not broody, just bored.” Caius said raising from his chair and walking toward Bella. He took her hand and kissed her knuckles. “My Lady.”

“Well I am Isabelle Dallasandra Swan, but you can call me Bella.” she curtsied causing a round of laughter.

“I like her.” Felix said causing Edward to growl.

“Oh shut it Eddie.” Bella said.

“Me too!” Alec said chuckling.

Bella turned toward him smiling.

“That would make you Alec?”

“Yes Ma'am.”

“That only leaves the Magnificent Demetri. Great trick by the way. Do you do parties?” Bella asked.

“Oh yes she vould be a blast to have around.” Demetri said.

“Now Aro where were we?” Bella turned back toward him.

“I wished to see if I could read you?” Aro asked.

“Like mind read me?”

“I've never heard it put that way but I suppose the answer would be yes?” Aro posed it as a question.

“Go for it.” Bella shrugged stepping toward him.

“Bella NO!” Edward yelled.

Bella glared at Edward.

“Damn if looks could kill!” Felix pretended to whisper.

Turning back to Aro she delicately placed her hand in his. Aro closed his eyes. Nothing.

“Wonderful my dear!”

“Could you read me?” Bella asked.

“No child. I can not. That is what's wonderful.” he clapped and bounced on his feet very much like Alice does.

“You sir are about 4 fries short of a happy meal!” Bella snickered.

“You child are a rare gem and a breath of fresh air. For now my dear I fear we must say farewell. Do come see us again though, and try to keep young Edward out of trouble.” Aro said.

“Oh I will. This was a blast. Maybe next time Demetri will do a most wondrous trick and finally pull that stick out that's wedged so far up Eddie's ass.” Bella giggled.

“I can't perform miracles My Lady.”

“A girl can dream. Alice be a doll and bring Edward along. I believe he is missed at home.” Bella said wrapping her arm through Felix's. “Escort a lady out would ya Felix?”

“My Pleasure.”

After they all left the thrown room it was silent.

“Well that was interesting.” Aro said sitting down.

“Yes indeed it was. It's not everyday a human tells a vampire off and lives to tell about it. I like her, she has fire.” Marcus said.

“And a gift.” Aro said bouncing in his seat.

“Why did we let her leave?” Caius asked looking at the door way.

“She will return to us Caius.” Marcus said.

“Your sure?” Aro asked.

“Yes. She was forming bonds with our boys here. With Felix in particular. She sees him as a brother almost.” Marcus said. “ She even has a slight bond with Demetri and Alec.”

“In such a short time?” Aro asked.

“How could you ask that brother, when you yourself feel one as well?” Marcus snickered.

“Caius? What do you see?”

“Nothing. She is a void to me?”

“A void?”

“Is that not what I said? I can not see her future. Only her past. See for yourself.”

Caius held his hand out to Aro.

“It is true. There is nothing there. How is that possible?” Aro asked.

“I do not know, but I tend to find out.” Caius said as he stormed out of the room.

“Marcus?”

“His bond with the girl is strong, not completely defined yet, but strong.”

“Do you think she could be?”

“It's possible. He was never able to see his own future, only that of others. If she is tied to him in any way, he wouldn't see her unless she asked it of him.” Marcus said.

“Then we will Help him seek his answers. If she is his happiness then he as our full support.”

“Yes brother he does. Even if only for the entertainment value it may be to watch this unfold.” Marcus chuckled.

“Marcus you old ass.”

The brothers chuckled together.



 Chapter 2 : Back in Forks.


The rest of the Cullen's were waiting at the arrival gate as the plane landed. They heard their arrival long before they could see them.

“I don't really care what you say or think Edward.”

“Bella, love?”

“I told you to stop callin me that.”

“But Bella? Alice a little help please?”

“I'm sorry Edward but the only place I see this landing you is in the doghouse.” Alice sighed.

“Now that you mention it Alice, I know a pack of dogs who would love to talk to you.”

“Bella you can't be serious!”

“As a heart attack.”

They had finally reached the others. Esme hugged them all and so did Carlisle before pulling back.

“Carlisle, Esme good to see you again. Wish it was under different circumstances, but you know how it goes. Emmett, Rose nice to see you again too. Jasper a pleasure as always.” Bella greeted.

“You too Darlin'”.

“Thank you Bella dear. For saving Edward.”

“Oh don't mention it. Seriously don't; it won't happen again. The Kings were rather amusing. I like them. However if he does try something stupid like this again I may just kill him myself. Now if you don't mind I would like to go home. I'm tired, it's getting late, and I have a life to get back to.” Bella said causing the others to laugh and Edward to growl lowly.

“Bite me Eddie.” Bella shrugged before heading toward the door.

Emmett lost it at that point. Rose and Jasper smiled. Bella was almost out the door when Jasper yelled:

“Would you like a ride Bella?”

“As long as I don't have to ride with Tweedledee and Tweedle-dumbass sure. Saves me cab fare.” Bella said.

“Nope just me.” Jasper smirked.

“Then lead the way.”

The ride home started quietly. They were just outside of Port Angeles when Bella decided to talk.

“Jasper?”

“Hum.”

“I found out some interesting facts while we were in Italy.”

“Oh yeah like what?”

“Well Aro can't read me either.”

“You saw the kings and they let you leave alive?” Jasper seemed shocked.

“Of course. Hell they even invited me back anytime.”

“Only you Bella. So what did you learn?”

“Well Edward is an ass, but we knew that already. Their one guard Demetri is an awesome magician, however he said he can't magically remove the stick from Edward's ass. He said that would take a miracle.”

“Go on” Jasper chuckled.

“The kings are really cool, but are really bored. I'm not Edwards mate, and...”

“and what?”

“Your not Alice's.”

“I know.”

“Wait! What? You know!”

“Known for a long time.”

“How?”

“My brother Peter.”

“Your brother?”

“Yeah, we were war buddies together. I sired him and his mate Charlotte. You'd get a kick out of him.”

“how did he know?”

“Oh Peter has a gift. He denies it, but we all know it's a gift.”

“What is it?”

“He just knows shit.” Jasper shrugged.

“Like Alice?”

“No more like random knowledge not visions. What Peter says is always right, where as Alice's is decision based.”

“OH! How come I've never met them?”

“They Drink from humans. The family don't really like them.”

“You mean Asshat and Alice don't like them.”

“Yeah pretty much.”

“Do you think I could meet them?”

“I'm sure they would love to meet you Bella. Edward not so much.”

“I don't really give a rat's ass what Edward like or loves. He's not my father, husband, mate or boyfriend. Hell at this point he's not even my friend.”

“You've changed.” Jasper stated.

“No I grew up.”

“So you have.” Jasper smiled.

“I'd also like that chance to get to know you better. If you want to that is?”

“I think I would like that too.”

The rest of the ride was silent. Both taking in the new information and changes. Jasper dropped Bella home with the promise of stopping by to talk more tomorrow. Bella smiled, thanked him for the ride and waved as he drove off. Now she had to face Charlie.

                                                                        ~ALTL~

Bella used her key to open the front door, not expecting to open the door to a very pissed off Charlie.

“Dad?”

“Where the hell have you been?”

“Depends?”

“Depends on what?” Charlie growled.

“How much time you have.” Bella quirked her brow

“Plenty. I took vacation for the next two days.” Charlie looked slightly calmer that she was gonna talk to him.

“Well then have a seat, I'll get you a beer and we'll get started.” Bella headed toward the kitchen.

“Bells?”

“Just take a seat dad.” Bella continued on her way.

Charlie did just that. He wasn't sure what the hell just happened or over the last three days, but the girl that just walked through his front door in not the same one who came to live with him a year and a half ago.

Bella came back into the living room carrying a beer for Charlie, iced tea for her and what Charlie assumed was a plate of sandwiches for both. He quirked a brow in her direction.

“What? Airline food sucks ass, and I'm hungry. Judging by the lack of dishes in the sink and the stack of pizza boxes by the back door, I would say you could use something more nutritious and a hell of a lot less greasy.” Bella frowned in his direction.

“But I like greasy.” Charlie mumbled, to which Bella chuckled.

“Okay so where to start?” Bella asked more to herself then Charlie.

“The beginning would help.” Charlie said around a mouthful of sandwich.

Just as Bella was about to speak she got a warm tingle go down her spine. Perfect fuckin timing as always she thought as she got up to answer the door. Charlie gave her a questioning glance mid-bite.

“Just a minute Dad, we have company.” Bella opened the front door. “Jake, Paul get your puppy asses in here.”

Charlie listened closely but didn't hear anything at first. Then what sounded like a whole football team running up his front steps, before having three very tall Indian boys standing in his living room.

“Bella your home! We were so worried!” Jake exclaimed while swinging Bella into a hug.

“Yeah Bella! Do anything like that again and I won't hesitate to put you over my knee little lady.” Paul glared at her.

“Whoa guys easy! I'm fine. Great actually. I see you brought Seth along with you. How ya doin kiddo?” Bella said ruffling his hair.

“Better now that your back! These two mother hens have been driving everyone bananas.” Seth chuckled while the tow aforementioned hens glared at him.

“Well your just in time for story hour. Have a seat. Seth be a doll and grab some drinks for you three and the other plate of sandwiches from the kitchen would ya?”

“Sure Bella.”

“You knew they were coming?” Charlie questioned.

“Hell I actually figured they would be here before I got here.” Bella laughed.

“We would have been if Seth wouldn't have pinned us down.” Jake whined.

“Damn straight.” Seth said as he set everything on the table.

“Okay so where was I?” Bella asked.

“The beginning...” Charlie stated.

“OH yes. You know all about the Quilutte legends correct?”

“Yes, but what do they have to do with this...”

“Everything!” Bella but him off.

“Oh.”

“So the legends...Do you remember the one about the Cold Ones?”

“Yeah. The cold ones or Vampires are the natural enemy of the Quilutte tribe. So to protect their people their spirit warriors joined with wolves to fight them. Only the souls merged causing the warriors to be able to shit forms.”

“Well it's all true.”

“What's true?” Charlie looked lost.

“All of it.”

“Bella!” Jake looked shocked.

“What? He's part of this too. He needs to know what the hell is going on.” Bella defended.

“Bella what the hell are you two talking about?” Charlie asked getting angry again.

“Well Dad, vampire's are real. Werewolves too. Or in case of these guys shifters.”

“Really?” Charlie didn't look like he believed her.

“Yep. Wanna see?” Seth asked excitedly.

“Seth you can't!” Jake said.

“Actually I can. Sam only said we can't tell anyone. We didn't, she did and since Sam doesn't control Bells I figure I'm just gonna go with it. That and she has a point. He would find out anyway seein as how he's got the hots for my mom. Ain't that right Chief?” Seth said putting Charlie on the spot.

Charlie blushed scarlet but nodded.

“Well then shall we step outside?” Bella motioned to the back door.

Jake and Paul shrugged. Seth was right. So they all stepped outside.

“Turn your head Bells.” Seth said.

Bella rolled her eyes. “Yeah, yeah. Move it small fry.”

A sizzle in the air let Bella know he was in wolf form.

“How do you always know Bells?” Paul asked.

“I can feel it.” Bella shrugged.

Jake and Paul looked shocked.  But no where near as shocked as poor Charlie. Bella whistled lowly and patted her knee, calling Seth over to her. Seth trotted slowly till he was standing in front of Bella. His head hovering just above hers.

“Seth is the smallest of the pack Dad. The others are much bigger. Their like giant puppies.” Bella said scratching behind Seth's ears.

Jake and Paul both chuckled as Seth's' leg started to thump the ground. Coming out of his stupor Charlie walked over and pet Seth on the head.

“So the Cullen's?”

“Yeah Dad. They are the vamps from the story.”

“And your where abouts these last three days?”

“I had to rescue the asshat from committing suicide by vampire all because his nosy ass sister can't keep shit to herself.”

“Huh?” Charlie asked.

“Let's go back inside and I'll regale you with the vampire portion of this epic failure of a twisted tale.” Bella chuckled. “ Oh and Seth...remember your pants this time!” she called over her shoulder.

“Do I even wanna ask?” Charlie looked at Jake.

“Another time Charlie.”  Jake laughed.

They all made their way back to the living room and into the seats they had before.

“So now I'm only gonna give the cliff notes version so we can move this along. I met the Cullen's in school obviously. My curiosity got the better of me. I tricked Jake into telling me the legends. One plus one added up to two. So I confronted Edward. He warned me to stay away but we all know how stubborn I am. He saved me from Tyler's van almost squashing me, and some losers in Port Angeles. Edward told me my blood called to him, like his own brand of heroine. Anyway I still found myself falling for him. The day we played baseball, three nomadic vampires came across us. One was a tracker, a special hunter if you will; he thought it was just the best idea ever to hunt me cause I was being protected by 7 vamps, making the chase all the more fun. Well that led me to taking off to Phoenix. Sorry dad but I couldn't risk you getting hurt. But it didn't matter he found me anyway. Tricked me into believing he had Mom at my old ballet studio. I managed to sneak away from my two vampire bodyguards which is a feat in and of itself by the way. James, that's the bad vamp, roughed me up some as you all saw. He bit me, but Edward sucked the venom out while Jasper and Emmett killed James. Burning down the studio in the process. Alice made up the cover story and evidence to prove it. But that left the other two still unaccounted for. But life went on as normal..well normal for me anyway. Edward said we had nothing to worry about. Asshat. Then came my birthday. Alice threw me a party...that I didn't want! I got a paper cut. Poor Jasper having to feel all the emotions of the others in the room including Edwards heroine lust, didn't stand a chance. I'm not sure but I think he was lunging for Edward not me but either way I got tossed into a pile of plates and got cut up. They drug Jasper out, Edward left and Carlisle stitched me up there. We passed it off as my usually clumsy self. Three days later I was dropped like yesterdays trash in the woods behind the house.  Sam found me of course. I had my zombie period, Jake and Paul; love ya both, pulled my head out of my ass and I moved on. We were cliff diving the day all hell broke loose again. When I made the decision to jump the pixie bitch saw me jump. She jumped to conclusions, told the ass , and the ass ran off to Italy to pull a Romeo! Y'all still with me?” Bella asked as she looked around the room.

“Uh yeah I think so?” Charlie said.

“Well why don't we take a quick break. I'll get us all refills, you guys let that sink in and then when I return I will fill you all in on my adventure in Italy. Then we can play twenty questions.” Bella asked as she gathered everyones cups and Charlie's beer can.

“Okay.”

It didn't take long for Bella to return with more drinks and snacks for everyone.

“So now we are up to the last three days.” Bella said before taking a drink of her tea.

“Alice showed up here thinking she was gonna need to console you on the loss of your daughter only to have said dead daughter open the door. She was surprised to see me. She told me about Assward and I couldn't have his idiocy on my conscience, so I went with Alice to Italy. Why Italy you ask? Well that is where the kings of the vampire world live, I'll get to them in a minute though. Anyway, Edward was gonna reveal himself to the people of Volterra at high noon. The number one thing about vampires is, is that they have to keep their existence a secret. Now by exposing himself he was damning himself to instant death. Which I think they should have granted in the first place just for him being an pathetic dumbass, but I'm not a king. So we watched as these vampires appeared and performed some wicked magic show to make it seem like it was all part of the st. Marcus day festivities. Afterward we figured Edward was fucked so Alice tried dragging me away only for us to be stopped by one of the Magicians assistants. Felix. He's really funny by the way. Anyhoo, we get escorted to the kings thrown room and are told that they in fact did not kill said asshat, much to my disappointment, and I told the kings so. I believe stupidity should be considered a crime in either world but that is just my opinion. So we all did introductions and I found out that the kings aren't as scary as Assward made them out to be. We bantered for a while, I told Eddie off a few times, the kings laughed, I was invited back anytime. Once we arrived home the Cullen's were waiting at the airport for us. Pleasantries were exchanged, I gave the asshat another dressing down, Jasper offered me a ride, I accepted with the stipulation that asshat or pixie bitch were not riding with us, and we talked on the way home. He wants to be my friend, I want to get to know him better since we weren't allowed before. Which I'm sure Eddie is whining about right now as we speak but I could give a rats ass. Jasper said he would come over tomorrow to talk more, then I came in here and now here we are. So any questions?” Bella finished sitting back and looking around at everyone.

“Uh yeah....only a ton!” Jake said.

Bella chuckled. “Shoot.”

“So Edward was gonna have these kings kill him because he thought you killed yourself over him breaking up with you?”

“Yeah...Ridiculous I know right.”

“You said Alice saw you jump? If none of them are here how is that possible?” Seth asked.

“Oh shit yeah. I guess I should explain. Some vampires have extra gifts. Alice can see the future, at least some of it. It's decision based, so when I decided to jump she saw it.”

“Are any of the others gifted?” Paul asked.

“Yeah Edward and Jasper.”

“What can Edward do?” Jake asked.

“Edward can read minds.”

“What?” All four exclaimed.

“Just the thoughts at the forefront of your minds. But he can't read any of mine.” Bella smirked.

“Why not?” Seth asked.

“Nobody knows why. Aro one of the kings, he can read minds too, only he can read any thought you have ever had. With the exception of mine.”

“That is so cool.” Seth smiled.

“What makes the Cullen's different from other vampires?” Charlie asked.

“Well dad there are two different types of vampires. Vegetarian and regular, just like people. Only veggie vamps suck the blood of animals while regulars drink from humans. Hence the eye color. Veggie vamps have gold eyes, while the others have red.”

“So gold good, red bad?” Seth asked.

“Depends on the Vampire. Again they are just like humans. The kings drink from humans but I don't think they are bad. Come on they let me live knowing there secret even though it's against their laws.”

“How many vampire's are out there?” Paul asked.

“Don't know for sure. I have only met a few. I have heard about others though.” Bella looked thoughtful.

“All the ones you met all veggie vamps?” Seth asked.

“No. I told you about the nomads and the kings.” Seth nodded. This was a lot of information to take in.

“You said the other Cullen had a gift...Casper I think?” Paul asked.

“Jasper. Yes he is an empath like I mentioned in the story. He can feel and manipulate emotions. So he can incite a riot or calm a mob. He wasn't always a Cullen though. He has other family. His brother and his brother's mate are nomads. They are red eyes. But I don't think they are the bad kind.” Bella again looked lost in thoughts.

“His brother?” Charlie asked.

“More like his son. Jasper sired both Peter and Charlotte.”

“Wait sired and mate?” Jake asked.

“Sire or created, turned, made into a vampire. Mate or soul mate. I imagine much like your version of imprints.” Bella explained as best she could. Not being a vampire herself made this seem harder then it is.

“Was Edward your Imprint? Is that why you hurt so much in the beginning?” Seth asked innocently.

“Hell no! He was just an infatuation. Puppy love if you will.”

“Hey I take offense to that!” Paul and Jake said together. It sounded rather creepy.

“No offense you guys. You know I love yous!” Bella chuckled.

“Wait you said Edward was gonna expose himself? How the hell was he gonna do that?” Charlie asked.

“Oh Charlie your gonna love this.” Jake started laughing.

“OK so when a vampire steps out into the sunlight they sparkle.”

“Sparkle?”

“Yeah Dad. Sparkle! It must be one of Mother Nature's cruelest jokes ever, to make the worlds deadliest creature sparkle like a damn disco ball at a rave when in the sunlight.”

Charlie Chuckled.

“So no combustion then? Well that sucks. What else is myth?” Seth asked.

“They don't sleep in coffins. Actually they don't sleep at all. Silver doesn't bother them either, if I recall correctly Esme where's her mother's silver rosary around her neck everyday. And Cross are bull too. Carlisle moves the cross from his dad's church to every house with them. His father was a preacher. Holy water will obviously not hurt them either. Stakes are also bull shit. The wood would splinter and hurt you more then them. They are like marble. Hard and cold.”

“Wait you said they have a secrecy law? What does that mean?” Jake asked.

“Just that. They aren't supposed to reveal themselves to humans at all. Well unless they plan to change or eat them.” Bella shrugged.

“But what about you? You know?” Paul asked. His body shaking slightly.

“I'm sure it's not a problem, I don't know how to explain it you know. It's like I belong in both worlds.” Bella frowned.

“You always were special Bells.” Charlie smiled at her.

“So your not mad?” Bella asked.

“Now I didn't say that. Your still grounded for two weeks. I'm just glad you told me the truth or it would have been longer.”

“Grounded! Oh come on. I'm eighteen you can't ground me!”

“I can, and did!” Charlie chuckled.

“But daddy!” Bella whined.

“Nope. Sorry Bells. Consequences for your actions. If you would have lied it would have been longer.”

“How would you have known I lied?” Bella asked.

“Your a for shit liar Bells.” Charlie outright laughed this time.

“Damn it. I'm really gonna kill that asshat if I ever see him again. I save his sorry ass and get grounded for my efforts.” Bella growled as she stormed up to her room, slamming her door to block the sounds of the cackling hyena's in her living room.

                                                                        ~ALTL~

Bella had no idea how right she was. Edward was pouting and growling and stomping all around the house.

“No. No. No. You are not going anywhere near her. Nor are those savages you call family.” Edward yelled.

“I call you family.” Jasper said calmly.

Emmett chuckled from somewhere in the house.

“I'm nothing like those savages!”

“NO? Your dead like them, you sparkle like them, you drink blood like them, but your not like them? No not at all.” Jasper said with sarcasm dripping from every word.

“I don't kill people.” Edward yelled.

“You did once.” Emmett chimed in.

“Yes and I regret everyone of them.”

“Liar!” Jasper said.

“Fine, I don't they were evil people.”

“So are the ones they eat.” Jasper defended.

“That who eat?” a voice chimed in from the door.

Jasper spun around so quickly even Edward didn't see it. A smile spreading across his face as he locked eyes with his brother. Peter no more then dropped his bags, before he was tackled to the floor. Charlotte, Peter's mate managed to move out of the way just in time to not be caught in the crossfire, as well as hold the door open so it wasn't ripped off it's hinges as the two overgrown children tumbled out onto the front lawn.

“What in the world is going on out here?” Esme asked coming in from the kitchen.

“Sorry Mrs. Cullen, Ma'am.”

“Charlotte dear how many times must I tell you to call me Esme?”

“A few.” Charlotte said ducking her head.

“Now why don't you follow me to the kitchen and explain to me what just happened.” Esme asked trying to lead her away from the door.

“I think I should warn you Mrs... Sorry Esme, but the last time Jasper came to visit they disappeared into the woods for three days, and when they came back they was covered in I could only guess what and tracked it all through my house, I think ya better warn'em if ya don't wanna mess to clean up.”

Esme stopped in her tracks, looking at Charlotte with wide eyes.

“The weather here is very different then down south Esme I think it wise to remind the boys of that.” Charlotte added.

Esme stepped up to the door and yelled out into the night.

“You boys best clean yourselves up before you even think of stepping foot inside my house, you hear me Jasper.”

“Yes Ma'am.” was echoed back by both boys.

Esme shut the door.

“Now where were we. Oh yes. I hear you and Peter have been traveling again, where to this time?” the two women headed into the kitchen. Leaving Edward to his own devices.

Charlotte took a seat at the breakfast bar and watched as Esme continued working on whatever it was she was cooking this time.

“Oh Esme it was wonderful. Peter decided we travel enough around these parts and took me to Europe for the last couple of months. It was so beautiful. We traveled through all the smaller countries. England, Poland, Holland, Sweden, down into Denmark, France, Spain, Portugal.”

“Sounds like you two had a lot of fun?” Esme stated.

“I did. I had only been over there once before. That was right after we split from Jasper back before he met Alice.” Charlotte sighed.

“Did you pass through Italy at all?”

“We stopped in after we heard rumor of a suicidal Vampire from some other traveling vampires. When we got there and heard the story, we knew it was your Edward and wanted to come and make sure everyone else was okay.”

“That is very kind of you. As you can see Edward is fine, thanks to Bella. However I don't think she will be going back to him.”

“But I thought they were mates?”

“I'm afraid we were all mistaken, and she graciously pointed it out when she told him that she should have let them kill him for being stupid.”

Charlotte's mouth hit the table.(figuratively)

“She did what?”

“She told him that next time she would let them kill him, and that stupidity should be a crime in both races.” Esme giggled a little.

“Wow.”

“Yeah, our Bella is interesting that's for sure.”

“I wish I could have met her.”

“You still can. Just because she is finished with Edward doesn't mean we are gonna leave her again. Actually I think I love her even more for standing up for herself. If you would have seen them before her birthday you wouldn't believe that she is the same girl.”

“That different huh?”

“Completely.”

“Well I hope to meet her soon.”

“I have a feeling that she wants to meet you and Peter too. She rode home with Jasper from the airport the other day. I have a feeling they are gonna form the strong friendship they were denied before.”

Charlotte quirked a brow but let it go.

                                                                        ~ALTL~

In the meantime, out in the forests of Forks, the two brother's had finally settled down enough to talk.

“It's good to see ya Peter, but what the hell ya doin here?” Jasper asked. He drawl coming out like it always did around people he felt comfortable with.

“My magic 8 ball said it was time?” Peter shrugged.

“Bullshit.”

“Okay fine. Char and I were visiting Europe when we heard tale that a Magician cured the “Mystical son of Midas” during the St. Marcus Day festival. The sparkling boy was once again able to walk amongst the normal men. I stopped in to see Demetri figuring this was his handiwork. When he said a Cullen was involved I had to come see for myself.”

“Yeah Assward tried to pull a Romeo, only his Juliet wasn't so gungho!” Jasper chuckled.

“Assward?”

“Oh Yes, you have to meet our very colorful Juliet. Isabelle is not your normal D.I.D. She was actually the knight in flesh colored armor.”

“A Human?”

“Hell Yeah.”

“So your tellin me that a human rescued a veggie vamp from real vamps and still managed to come home with her blood still flowing?”

“Okay I'm confused. What?”

“I think I confused myself actually.” Peter laughed.

“Well that's not hard.”

“Fucker! Explain?”

“You'll just have to meet her to understand.”

“Won't Eddie boy have kittens?”

“Probably, but what the hell do I care?”

“Isn't she his mate?”

“Not a chance in hell.” Jasper chuckled.

“Well then by all means, lead the way oh rebellious one.”

Jasper and Peter took off toward Bella's house. Boy were they in for a big surprise.





Chapter 3: The Final Chapter


It had only been a few days since Isabelle left the kings speechless with her blunt reaction to them. Yet for Caius it seemed like years had passed. He didn't know what to make of his sudden attraction for the young woman or the blankness of his gift. The one thing he was certain of was that he would see her again. Sooner rather then later.

This was how his brothers found him; packing his bags.

“What are you doing Caius?” Marcus asked.

“I'm packing. What does it look like?”

“We can see that but, packing to go where?” Aro asked with a knowing smirk.

“To visit Carlisle.”

“Oh and why are you going to visit him?” Aro asked again.

Cauis halted his movements.

“I have to see her.”

“Her who?” Marcus asked.

“Isabelle of course.”

“But why visit Carlisle, when you know she isn't there?”

“Brothers, I doubt she would appreciate me just showing up on her doorstep.” Caius said in an annoyed tone.

“How do you know she wouldn't?” Aro asked.

“I just know.”

“The Bond.” Marcus whispered.

Caius and Aro turned toward him.

“What are you mumbling about Marcus?” Caius asked.

“The Bond. Your bond in particular. We each formed one with Isabelle when she was here but yours is different from ours.”

“And that means what?”

“I believe that if they were to become closer to one another, that bond would become a full mating bond.”

“Are you positive?” Caius asked looking hopeful.

“Yes”

“That would explain the blankness of my gift. If she is my true mate then we are linked. The only way I would see her would be if she asked it of me or if she was connected to someone else.”

“So your leaving?” Aro asked.

“I have to. I need to know! Don't you want to know?” Caius pleaded.

“I want you to be happy brother. Just be mindful of young Edward, he is still convinced she is his mate, even if she knows otherwise.” Aro replied.

“Of course.”

“Take Felix with you. He too has been missing Miss Isabelle.” Marcus stated.

Caius growled.

“It's not like that Caius. His bond with her is familiar. He sees her as a sister.” Marcus added quickly.

“Fine. Tell him to be ready in two hours. If not I leave without him.” Caius said.

A resounding “YES” echoed through the castle walls causing the brothers to chuckle.

“I don't think that will be a problem.” Aro chuckled.

“It's not likely.” Marcus added.

Felix was waiting for him in the lobby with only a backpack when Caius emerged.

“Ready my lord?” Felix asked bouncing on the balls of his feet.

“More then you know.” Caius replied.

“Then let us go.” Felix said taking Caius' bags.

“Anxious?” Caius asked.

“Just a whole lot. I have a feeling that so much is about to change.”

“Good or bad?”

“Well let me ask you that. What do you see of my future?” Felix asked.

Caius let his gift take hold.

 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Felix was sitting in the castle's garden next to the beautiful red haired vampire he saw in young Edwards future. They were smiling and laughing. Joking as if they were best friends. Felix picked a flower for her. She smiled and thanked him. Then their heads turned toward a noise. Felix bowed. The woman smiled as she stood, then everything went black.

 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

“Well?” Felix asked excited.

“I saw you in the garden with the same red haired vampire I saw in a vision of young Edward's future. You were laughing and joking like old friends.” Caius told him.

Felix looked thoughtful for a moment.

“I don't know of any vampires fitting that description.”

“Nor do I.” Caius replied.

“Maybe a new guard member?”

“No, I don't think so.”

“What else happened?”

“You gave her a flower, she smiled, then something got your attention and it went blank.”

“Hmm. Did I seem frightened or angry?”

“No you bowed.”

“Then that can only mean one of my lords was present as I bow to no one but you three.”

“I suppose.” Caius looked in thought.

“Is there something on your mind my lord?”

“Isabelle.”

“I see” Felix smiled.

“What is that look for?”

“You like her.” Felix stated.

“Perhaps.”

“I understand.”

That was the last they spoke until their plane landed in Seattle. Felix grew more and more excited the closer they got to Forks.

“Felix calm yourself.” Caius said.

Felix managed to calm himself slightly.

“Are we going to see Isabelle first or the Cullen's?”

“The Cullen's of course. We do not wish to intrude upon Miss Isabelle if we are not welcome.”

“But?”

“No”

“Fine.” Felix pouted.

“Oh grow up.” Caius chuckled.

Soon they were pulling up in front of the Cullen's home. Carlisle was standing on the porch with a puzzled look on his face. Felix stepped out of the car first, racing around the rental car to open the door. As they approached Carlisle spoke.

“Lord Caius to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?”

“I have come to check on Edward and the human Isabelle.” Caius said all business like.

It took all Felix had to keep a serious face.

“By all means lord Caius come in. Edward is inside but Isabelle is at her home. Would you like for me to send for her?” Carlisle asked.

“That won't be necessary. I will see to her at a later time.”

“Very Well. Edward.” Carlisle called.

“Carlisle?” Edward asked appearing next to him.

“Lord Caius has come to check on you and Bella.”

“Well here I am, but Bella is at home with her father.” Edward said eying Felix cautiously.

“I was informed of this and will be sure to visit her before we leave to head back to Italy.” Caius stated.

Edward started to protest but was cut off when Esme entered the room.

“Carlisle? Who is our guests? I was not told we would be having company.”

“Sorry dear. I myself didn't know till just a few moments ago. Esme love, this is lord Caius, and his guard Felix.”

“Oh.” Esme said. Her hand coming up over her unbeating heart.

“Lord Caius, this is my wife and mate Esme.”

Caius reached for her hand, taking it and kissing the back softly.

“What a pleasure it is to meet you. Carlisle where have you been hiding this lovely creature.”

If she could, Esme would be blushing.

“Thank you my lord.” Esme smiled.

“Where is the rest of your family Carlisle?” Caius asked.

“I'm sure they will be along shortly.” Carlisle said.

“Why don't we all take a seat in the den. I'm sure you are tired from your long trip.” Esme said.

“Thank you.” Caius said following Esme into the next room.

                                                            ~ ALTL~

Bella was not expecting the knock at her door, or who she found standing on the other side.

“Jasper?”

“Hey Bella, sorry to interrupt you evening but this fucker here couldn't wait to meet ya.”

“Oh and who is this?” Bella quirked a brow

“Peter Whitlock ma'am.” Peter tipped an imaginary hat.

“Whitlock? One of yours Jasper?” Bella asked.

“Sadly yes. My retarded younger brother actually, by both blood and venom.”

“Hey you told me you were war buddies!” Bella said.

“Oh we're that too.” Peter smirked.

“Stupid wise-ass vampires.” Bella growled.

“Peter...ya should mind ya manners around Miss Bella. She may just torch ya ass.” Jasper chuckled.

“You know it!” Bella beamed.

Jasper's cell beeped relaying a text. He looked at it and growled. It was from Alice.

Xx Big brother Caius has come to visit, get back to the house.-Alice xx

“What's wrong Jasper?” Bella asked after seeing the look on his face.

“Sorry Bella, we gotta get back home. It seems one of the brothers has come for a visit.”

“Should I come too?”

“Why would you need to come?” Peter asked.

“The Brothers love me.” Bella shrugged.

Jasper's phone beeped again

xx Tell Bella to stay home. He will come to her. -Alice xx

“Alice says to stay put. They will come to ya.”

“Yeah well I don't take orders from Alice, so she can go suck a dick.”

“Oh I like her. Anyone who tells off the over excited Pixie retard is A-Okay in my book.”

“Why thank you Peter.” Bella giggled while curtsying.

“Well I guess we should get ta going then. Best not keep his highness waiting.” Jasper said.

“Oh chill Jas. You know once they see me all will be forgiven.”

“Ya probably right princess.” Jasper chuckled at the growl Bella released.

“I'm not a Princess. Now move your ass Hill-billy.”

“Hey no need for name calling.”

“You started it.”

“Did not.”

“Did too!”

“YO children, fight nice now or I will pull this car over. Now let's go before the dwarf gets angry.” Peter interrupted.

“Yes Dad!” they said together causing Peter to frown and Jasper and Bella to laugh loudly.

The three headed off in the direction of the Cullen house.

                                                                        ~ ALTL ~

Carlisle's family started to trickle back in as Caius sat talking with Esme. She was a really lovely woman Caius thought. Emmett and Rose were the first ones to return. The bowed to Caius but disappeared up the stairs. Next came Alice. She skipped into the room and sat next to Edward on the sofa. The pair began having one of their silent conversations that drove the rest of the family insane. Charlotte came in next. She gasped when she saw the king sitting in the Cullen's living room.

“Lord Caius.” Charlotte bowed.

“Ah Mrs. Whitlock. I did not expect to find you here. Where is that delightful husband of yours?” Caius asked her.

“Peter is off gallivanting with his brother my lord. They should be back shortly.”

“So the Major is still here?” Felix asked.

“Of course this is is family as well. Peter and I just prefer to travel over settling down.” Charlotte smiled at Felix.

“Hopefully they will be back soon. It is always fun to hear of Peter's festivities.” Caius said.

“Oh I'm sure he will be more then happy to regale you with is latest schemes.” Charlotte laughed.

They heard the tell tale sounds of feet running at a high speed toward the house. The surprising sound was the heartbeat they heard along with it.

“Sounds like the boys are home.” Charlotte said.

“And they brought company.” Felix added.

Jasper was the first through the door. Laughing and joking with what appeared to be Peter, that was until Peter came through the door with a Bella backpack.

“Peter stop being such a debbie downer. You know that it would be a blast.” Bella said as Peter set her down.

“Yeah for ya and Jasper. I'm the one who has ta do the dare in the first place.” Peter whined.

“Well ya shouldn't have asked for dare then huh dumbass.” Jasper said to Peter.

Suddenly Peter was knocked back by a blond blur.

“Where have ya two been?” Charlotte asked.

“Male bonding.” Jasper shrugged.

“Yeah and what is this ya have brought home with ya?”

“This my dear is Miss Bella. Miss Bella, Charlotte. She believe it or not is married ta the ass hat who gave you a ride here.”

“Pleasure Miss Charlotte.” Bella held her hand out.

Charlotte looked from Bella's face to her hand several times before she shook it.

“So ya the one that pansy ass over there has his panties all in a twist about?” Charlotte asked.

“I so don't wanna hear about his panties...and I guess you could say that. But I don't really care.” Bella replied.

“Well now I like her.”

“Most people who don't get along with Edward or Alice just love me.” Bella said sarcastically.

“Now Miss Isabelle is that anyway to talk to a guest?” Caius asked.

“Caius?” Bella squealed as she whipped her head in his direction just now noticing the others in the room.

“Yes my dear.”

“Oh my god, what are you doing here?” Bella said while running and jumping on to his lap.

“I came to check and see how things were going here, and I needed to get out of that castle. Marcus and Aro were becoming a pain in the ass.” Caius said while chuckling.

“I guess I could see how that could happen.” Bella laughed.

A throat clearing brought Bella's attention to the occupant in the next seat.

“Hello Miss Bella.”

“Felix!” Bella squealed once more and launched herself at him; wrapping him in a hug. Growls erupted from across the room. Bella looked at Edward and stuck her tongue out at him.

“Go blow a smurf, you pompous ass. He's my friend and if I want to hug him I will.” Bella said sitting side ways on Felix's lap so she could lean against Caius.

“Ya weren't jokin when you said they liked her.” Peter commented bringing the attention in the room to him.

“Peter my friend.” Caius said.

“Lord Caius.” Peter bowed respectfully.

“How have you been? What have you been up to? And how do you know our dearest Isabelle?” Caius spouted of questions quickly as Peter shook his hand.

“I have been great, traveling with the wife as usual. Sorry we haven't gotten over your way in some time but I will be sure to stop in when we get over that way again. And as for Miss Bella here, I just met her but a few hours ago.”

“Good, good. What do you think of her? Spite fire no?” Caius chuckled hearing a growl from Bella. He reached over and tapped her nose, causing her to wrinkle and twitch her nose.

“Oh she is something else that is for sure.” Peter chuckled.

“Well now that everyone is here shall we get down to business.” Carlisle asked.

“Yes Yes...always the bummer aren't you Carlisle?” Caius said sitting back on the sofa.

Carlisle looked shocked at Caius' question, causing everyone but the wonder weasels to laugh.

“Very well Carlisle. I only came to check on Edward and Isabelle. I won't be here but a few days but I was hoping to enjoy my time away before having to return to Italy.”

“We can definitely make sure that happens.” Peter winked.

“Oh no you don't Peter. I'm sure Lord Caius has no interest in doing any of those things rolling around that head of yours.” Alice reprimanded Peter like he was a child.

“Shut it half-pint. He can do as he pleases. Don't you have some shoe sale somewhere to ravage?” Bella cut off Peter's reply.

“But Bella. You have no idea what Peter was thinking and I'm sure lord Caius would not be interested in doing any of those things.” Alice said.

“Since when was your name Caius, Alice? I'm sure he can decide for himself whether or not he wants to do what Peter has planned. He is here on vacation after all.”

“But...”

“No Alice now shut up. No one wants to hear your mouth anymore.”

“Oh Peter I do like her.” Charlotte giggled earning a smile from Bella and a glare from Alice.

“What's the plan Peter and is the Major involved too?” Caius asked.

“Of course, as well as Miss Bella and Felix if he wishes to join us.”

“Hell yeah!” Felix said for the first time since sitting down.

“Alrighty then I guess we should get started.”

Peter laid out the plan. It wasn't long before they were all taking off in different directions. Bella of course was with Caius. Bella told Caius to head toward the reservation as the wolves smell would hide their scent from the others. They came upon a fallen tree, sitting down they began to talk.

“So tell me why you are really here?”

“That obvious huh?”

“Yep.”

“I came to see you.”

“Why didn't you just come to my house instead of going to the Cullen's. We could have avoided that whole debacle with the bite sized banshee.”

“I didn't wish to intrude if I wasn't formally invited.”

“Caius, you would always be welcome in my home just as I am yours.”

“Thank you Isabelle.”

“Bella please, no need for formalities here.”

“Fine.”

“So why did you wish to see me?”

“Well ever since you left...”

“yes”

“I felt this weird pull. Almost like a bungee cord I guess. But now I don't feel it as bad. Plus my gift does not work on you.”

“Your gift?”

“Yes I'm an oracle. I can see anything and everything if asked.”

“but you can't see me? Why?”

“Either you don't have a future or your future is tied to mine in some way.”

“So you can't see your own future? Well that sucks.”

“Not really. I enjoy not knowing what is to come.”

“What about my future?”

“Do you really want to know. I can't tell you unless that is what your heart truly wants.”

“Well I don't want to know everything.”

“Well then ask something simple?”

“Will Edward ever get over this obsession of me?”

“That I can say for certain he will. I have seen his future and she is beautiful. He will be very happy.”

“Good. Are we still at least friends?”

“I'm not sure. I've seen a strange red haired vampire in several visions surrounding both Edward and as of late Felix as well.”

“Same vampire?”

“Yes I believe so.”

“Does she seem dangerous?”

“Not really. With Edward it seemed like they were running in the woods, perhaps chasing each other, but they were all laughing and smiling. Then Felix was sitting in the gardens at the castle with this vampire and he too was smiling. So I believe she will be close to both the Cullen's and Felix.”

“So it's not Victoria then.”

“Who is Victoria?”

“Just this vampire wench that is hell bent on my death.”

“why would she want you dead?” Caius growled.

“The Cullen's killed her mate protecting me from him. He was a tracker and wanted to suck me dry. So she feels that a mate for a mate is only fair. So I'm on the chopping block.”

“That will never happen!” Caius once again growled.

Placing her hand on his arm Bella tried to calm him down.

“It's fine Caius. I'm here, she isn't. My friends won't let her get me and neither will the Cullen's.”

Just as Bella finished her sentence several loud growls echoed around them. Caius stood and crouched in front of Bella.

“Caius it's okay. They are my friends.” Bella said standing as three large wolves appeared out of the bushes.

“Your friends with werewolves?” Caius quirked a brow at her.

“Not werewolves. Shape shifters. The Russet wolf is Jacob my best friend, the Silver one is his imprint Paul, and the little sandy one is by baby brother Seth.”

“Wait your telling me that those are three male wolves and one is your brother and the other two are a mated pair of the same sex?” Caius looked puzzled.

“Yep. Guys could you change back so I can introduce you to lord Caius.”

The three wolves stepped behind the bushes and came back out as three very tall native Americans. Caius wasn't still unsure of all this.

“Bella!” the three yelled at the same time causing Bella to giggle.

“Hey guys.”

“So this is one of the royals?” Seth asked.

“Yep. This is Lord Caius. Caius this is Seth my baby brother.”

“Baby brother? He looks old enough to be your dad?”

“It's all part of the wolf genes.”

“Okay. And those two?”

“The one on the left is Jacob. The taller of the two is Paul. They are my fairy god-protectors.” Bella chuckled.

“Watch it Bells.”

“Sorry Paul.”

The five sat down and began talking. Caius relaxed after a while noticing that the wolves were not anything like the true werewolves. These guys were actually pretty laid back. It was a few hours later and Bella's phone beeped.

Xx Where ya at darlin'? Pixie on crack is throwing an epic tantrum cause she can't see ya. I figure that means ya are around the fuzzies....is Caius still with ya? ~ Major xx

xx Just over the boarder. No need for epic tantrums. Fuzzies? Really? And of course. ~ Bells xx

xx Okay. Not a problem. And would ya rather me call them fleabags??? lol. How is he taking the fuzzies? ~ Major xx

xx Nope Fuzzies it better. I won't tell them you said that either. Caius and the Fuzzies are getting along great. If I need you I will text and let you know. Keep crack head pixie off my case for a while?~ Bells xx

xx Not a problem. Have fun. ~ Major xx

Bella put her phone away and returned her attention to the guys that she was surrounded by. They were all looking at her with WTF? Looks.

“Just the Major wondering if everything is okay. Crack head pixie was flippin an epic tantrum and he wanted to make sure I was with you guys, and not dying in the woods somewhere.”

“Jasper is wrangling the pixie for you while were chillin out?” Seth asked.

“Yep. Big brother Hill-billy rocks.”

“I'm so telling him you said that.” Seth broke down laughing.

“go ahead it's not the first time today I called him that.” Bella shrugged.

“Shit Bells. You really do make interesting friends.”

“Jasper is family. Just like you three.”

“What about Caius?” Paul asked with a knowing smirk.



“uh...”

“Bella?” Caius asked looking at her with a quirked brow.

“Fine. Your not the only one who has felt that weird ass pully thing either. I have felt it since I left Italy. I just didn't know what it was.”

“Is it like you can't breath, and your chest hurts?” Jacob asked.

“Yes. But how would you know that?” Bella asked.

“It sounds just like our imprint bond.” Paul said.

“Imprint?” Caius asked.

“It's when a shifter finds his soul-mate. They see each other for the first time and a connection is made. They will be what ever the imprint needs them to be. A friend, a brother, a lover... either way it's a forever thing.” Bella explained.

“soul mates.” Caius whispered.

“Caius?” Bella asked looking into his eyes.




Chapter 4: Finding Forever.

 

Previously:

 

“Soul Mates”

 

“Caius?”

 

“I think someone found their Imprint!” Jacob squealed.

“Shut up Jake. Caius?” Bella asked again.

“Soul Mates. That's what we as vampires could call the equivalent of the shifters imprint.” Caius said waving toward the wolves.

“So your my soul mate?” Bella looked skeptical.

“I'm not sure if it's that intense a bond.” Caius said looking sad.

“Huh?” Paul asked.

“There are different levels of vampire bonds.”

“How does that work?” Seth asked.

“Well there are three levels of bonds. Companion, which is what Jasper and Alice have. They are basically friends with benefits. Mates, are a bit stronger, but can live after the death of the other. Soul mates, is the strongest bond there is in our world. If one half of the soul dies then the other will follow not long after.”

“Just like an Imprint.” Jake said looking at Paul.

“So who are soul mates that I have met?”

“Peter and Charlotte, and Carlisle and Esme. Rosalie and Emmett are only Mates.” Caius replied.

“Okay so what are we exactly?” Bella asked.

“Well the pull says we are mates, but Marcus believes that the bond could strengthen more if...”

“If we fuck!” Bella cut him off. Causing Seth to snicker.

“Bella” Paul scolded.

“What? That's basically what he meant. Just like you two fucked like rabbits for a week straight to complete your bond.”

Seth was laughing so hard he fell over. Caius was stunned silent with a wide-eyed owl look, and Paul and Jacob looked as if they turned into tomatoes. It took several minutes before any of them could speak. It was Caius who finally broke out of his stupor first.

“I guess that's one way to put it.” he said.

“So now what?” Bella asked.

“It's up to you my dear.”

“Well I would like to see where this goes.” Bella blushed.

“Yeah and the bonus would be pissing off Bitchward!” Seth said finally under control of himself.

“Yep definitely a bonus!” Jake and Paul echoed.

Bella's phone buzzed with a text.

“What is it Bella?” Seth asked.

“Not sure. Caius can you decipher Peter text?”

“Sure can. Let me see.”

Caius looked it over and laughed.

“Well your friends may block out the Pixie but nothing gets past Yoda.”

“What?”

“Peter just knows stuff...he gets these feelings. Apparently your taking a trip and he wants to know if you would mind some company?”

“Where am I going? And who's the company?”

“Are you asking me or Yoda?”

“Let's try Yoda first.”

xx Where am I going? And how many stowaways Peterpire? -Bella xx

xx Italy. 6. -P.W xx

xx 6? - Bella xx

xx 3 fang bangers and 3 fuzzies. - P.W xx

Bella burst out laughing.

“What?” Jake asked.

“Well it seems Peterpire says we're all going to Italy.”

“Hells yeah!” Seth jumped up doing a fist pump.

Xx Tell fuzzies to bring dress clothes. - P.W xx

“Dress your best boys. Apparently we're going to a...”

“Ball.” Caius cut Bella off.

“Why?”

“Always through a ball for a newly mated couple. Why would a king be any different.”

“Oh.” Then Bella suddenly smiled.

“Can it be a Masquerade Ball?”

“Is that what you want?” Caius asked.

“Yes! It would be so much fun. The dresses, the masks...”

xx It's gonna be epic Princess. - P.W xx

xx Bite me! Peterpire:P. P.W xx

“I believe Peter knows something.” Bella laughed.

“When doesn't he?” Caius laughed.

“Well boys I suggest you go pack. We leave in???”

“Tomorrow.” Caius finished for her.

The smile that spread across Bella's face was brilliant.



Chapter 5: The final Chapter

Bella gave Caius directions back to her house. When they arrived Bella walked right in and headed straight for the kitchen. Caius followed and saw that Bella was pulling all kinds of things out of the fridge.

“Bella Dear what are you doing?”

“Making dinner for Charlie.”

“Do you always do all the cooking?”

“Yes. Charlie is useless in the kitchen. I fear if it wasn't for me he would have burnt the house down by now.”

“How did he eat when you lived with your mother?”

“The diner..or down on the Rez...then there was a stack of Pizza boxes by the door when I came back from Italy last time and I was only gone three days.”

“You care for your father very much don't you?”

Bella paused in her movements considering Caius's question before she answered.

“More so then I often thought. I wasn't until I moved back here that I realized how much I had missed not having him. Sure I love my mom, but I was more the parent there. Here I can be me..sure I have to cook but I believe that is for the betterment of mankind that Charlie not be allowed anywhere near the kitchen!” Bella chuckled.

“Bella? Are you sure you want to come away with me back to Italy?”

Bella spun around so fast that she thought she would get dizzy.

“Of course Caius. I want to see what this is between us and you can't stay here. You have obligations over there and I can't ask you to give them up for me. Even if your brothers drive you insane at times and act like adolescent children.”

Caius chuckled, but then looked thoughtful.

“Bella what if we took your dad with us?”

“Charlie. But he would have to change...or...or....he wouldn't want that. And he loves his job. He loves up holding the law and protecting people. I couldn't ask him or you to give up what you love.”

“He wouldn't need to change Bella. We have policemen over there. He could still do what he loves and be close to you. He could live in the castle or we could get him his on place over there within the city. Sure it's about as luxurious as Forks..with the petty criminals and what not..but you could still have him close and he could still do what he loves.”

“You would do that for me?”

“I would do anything for you.”

Bella walked over and leaned over Caius who had taken a seat at her table. Looking directly in his eyes as she lowered her face to meet with his.

“That is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said.” she whispered to him as she brought her lips down to  give him the lightest of kisses on his lips. Neither pushed to make it anything more, and as she pulled away they both felt something snap inside of them.

“Wow”

“What was that?” Bella asked.

“I don't know. But I liked it.”

“Bella?”

Bella's head snapped up as she heard her name called. Charlie was home.

“In the kitchen dad.”

Charlie could be heard hanging up his gun and jacket; then slipping off his work boots. He made his way to the kitchen and stopped at the door when he saw the vampire sitting at his table.

“Bells?”

“Oh Daddy...this is Lord Caius. One of the kings I told you about. Caius this is my father Chief Charlie Swan one of forks finest.”

“Don't butter me up girl...what's going on?” Charlie chuckled.

“Well I'm making you dinner and we have somethings to talk about and Caius has something he wants to talk to you about.”

“Me?” Charlie gulped.

“Oh daddy, don't be like that..he's not gonna eat you. Oh and the boys will be here in about five minutes.”

“How in the world do you always know when they are gonna show up?” Charlie sighed sitting down next to Caius.

“I get this warm fuzzy feeling run down my spine whenever they are close. Yeah laugh it up I said Fuzzy in regards to a bunch of overgrown dogs.” she said as Charlie began to chuckle.

Then the door bell rang.

“Come on in we're in the kitchen.”

Jacob, Paul and Seth all came in carrying large duffel bags.

“You boys goin on a trip?”

“Yep.” was all they gave away. Charlie didn't see the glare that Bella shot over his head at the three idiots.

“So are you joining us for supper?” Bella asked.

“If you don't mind Bella.”

“Not at all.”

Bella pulled a few more items from the fridge and got back to work. Charlie turned to Caius and started his interrogation as the three boys found seats.

“So your a king or something?”

“Yes I suppose we could be called that. More like a presidential counsel if you will.”

“huh?”

“Since there are three of us, none holding more power then the other, and each of our gifts bringing something to the table; we find it easier if we vote on most things.”

“I see. So your here because?”

“Well I came to check on Edward and Isabelle. Our meeting was...how do you say...unforgettable.”

“So I heard. Did she really say that she thought you should have killed Edward for being stupid?”

“Yes she did. She said it should be against the law I believe.” Caius chuckled earning a snort from over by the stove.

“I think I would have love to see the look on his face.”

“It was rather comical. The rest of the guards thought so as well.”

“So Bells said you wanted to speak with me.”

“Yes in a manner. Why don't I explain the situation while you all eat, if I'm not mistaken by the smell; you supper is ready.”

Bella had just finished plating all the food and brought it to the table.

“Go a head..it can't be any stranger then what I have already heard.” Charlie said digging in to the ham, cabbage and potatoes that Bella had set in front of them.

“Hearing the quips your daughter made has lead me to believe you already know what and who I am so I don't have to go over that again. I have also gathered that you know of the shifters as she also mentioned their other fuzzier side. Has she told you the differences between myself and the Cullen's?”

Charlie simply nodded and continued to eat.

“Well have either side told you about mates, imprints or soul mates?”

Charlie looked thoughtful for a minute.

“She briefly skimmed it in her explanation of what has been happening. But couldn't go into detail cause she didn't really know how to explain it I guess.” Charlie replied.

“Well let us fill you in.” Caius said quirking a brow to the wolves that sat across from him. Jake swallowed a large bit then cleared his throat.

“Well Charlie, Imprints or soul mates to us shifters is when we find our other half. The one that was made perfectly for us. We will be whatever the imprint needs at the time of imprinting, whether it be a friend, brother, or boyfriend; eventually becoming lovers. The bond will grow over time and when they pair complete the bond it is an eternal thing. They will never leave their imprint. If either of the pair should die the other will follow shortly after. It take the saying “as long as you both shall live” to a whole other level.”

Charlie looked gob smacked for a minute and then swallowed his food.

“Have you imprinted Jake?”

“Yes. On Paul and he on me.”

“Seth?”

“No sir..at least not yet. The Elders believe it to be rare and yet many of the wolves in the pack have imprinted. The youngest imprint is Claire. She's Quil's imprint, at the age of 4.”

“So how does this pertain to Vampire's?” Charlie looked at Caius, then to Bella who winked at him.

“We vampires do something similar. There are three levels to our bonds as mates. The first being companions or in Bella's terms fuck buddies.”

Bella coughed. Spitting out some of the food in her mouth. The three wolves snickered.

“The second being mates.” Caius continued. “This one is very similar to a human marriage. The love is real and strong but if one of the pair should die, the other could move on to love again. An example of this type of bond would be Emmett and Rosalie. If you have ever met them you can see they aren't as emotionally bonded as some of the others.”

“Okay and the third?” Charlie questioned.

“The third is soul mates. Much like the wolves imprints they are the other half of the vampires soul. If one should die the other would follow. These couples are more touchy feely if you will. Perhaps you know the good doctor?”

“Yes”

“If you have ever seen him around Mrs. Cullen you would see that at all times they are in constant contact with each other. Touching in one way, shape or form, even if it's only briefly.”

“I have noticed that the few times I have seen them together now that you mention it.” Charlie looked deep in thought. “So why am I being told all of this?”

“Daddy.” Bella called his attention to her.

“Bells?”

“Daddy, Lord Caius is my mate. Possibly even my soul mate if we were to complete the bond.”

“How does one complete the bond?”

Bella simply quirked an eyebrow. It took Charlie a few minutes to catch her meaning and then he turned cherry red, causing the three boys next to him to outright laugh.

“So what happens now?” Charlie choked out.

“Well Bella and I have been talking. I can't really leave my position in Italy, and she does not wish to leave you here alone. Would you be willing to transfer your position over to Italy? Work for us?”

“Would I have to be like you?”

“Oh god no. You would have your own home or could live with us in the castle. But you would work with the civilian population. We have crime over there much like you have here. Just cause the city is inhabited by vampires does not mean that we don't have person on person crime like everyone else.” Caius chuckled.

“So I can still be with my daughter?”

“Yes.”

“Do I have time to think about it?”

“Yes but not much. We leave Tomorrow.”

Charlie looked at the boys.

“That's where your going?”

“Yep...we couldn't let Bella have all the fun. That and who knows might find a girl over there for Seth.” Jacob joked.

“Hey!” Seth called out.

“He has a point Seth. Maybe we can find your Imprint in Italy. They are known to be a romantic country after all.  Not as much a France but I'm sure you can stumble across something.” Paul pointed out.

“Since when did this go from Bella meeting her soul mate to finding Seth his?” Seth asked.

“Since your the only one left.”

“No way..the Major is all free as a bird. Maybe I'll chill with him and we can bachelor it for the time we are there.”

“Good luck with that.”

Bella's phone buzzed

xx Tell the fuzzy not to get his hopes up...the Major will meet his match over there. -P.W xx

“Awe hell. Sorry to burst your fun bubble Sethy but the Major is gonna get his love mojo on over there. So again it's all back to you!”

xx Oh and fuzzy with find his cuddly too! LOL -P.W xx

“It's all good Seth. According to Yodapire, your gonna meet your forever too.”

“Well thank you all knowing Yodapire!” Seth said sarcastically.

“Who is Major? And Yodapire?” Charlie chimed in.

“Oh sorry daddy. Major is Jasper, and Yodapire is his brother Peter. You will Peter if you decide to come with us. Or actually they will be here tomorrow with the car right?”

“Yes. I will call Felix and have him bring my bags and the car in the morning with the rest that are coming with us.”

“There's more who are going? Why?”

“Well since Bells here is mating to a king they are having a ball in her honor so we all decided to tag-a-long.”

“A Ball?”

“Yes Daddy. They do it for all new mated couples. Mine will just be a little more grand since it's one of the kings.”

“Do I have to dress up?” Charlie suddenly looked a little green.

“Are you saying your coming?” Bella started bouncing in her seat.

“I figure I will at least go and give it a look see. If I choose to stay then we can work everything out from there. If not I can come home with these knuckle heads when they return.”

“Yeah!” Bella squealed as she lept from Caius's side to her dad's lap.

“Who are you and what have you done with my shy quiet daughter?”

“I have never been shy or quiet.”

“Then what about when you were with bloodsucker?” Jacob growled.

“I was dazzled.”

“He what?” Caius growled.

“It's the only reason I can think of that I would submit to someone that stupid.”

“What the hell is Dazzling?” Charlie growled sounding almost like the wolves.

“It's a gift that all vampires have. It's a form of mind control.” Bella said.

“Okay well as much as this is informative I think I have had enough for one day. I'm going to bed. Bells I'll see you in the morning.” Charlie said as he put his plate in the sink and made his way upstairs.

“Night daddy.”

“So now what?” Jake asked.

“Bella dear may I use your phone?”

“Sure. Mi casa Su casa.” Bella said giving Caius her phone.

Caius dialed a number and it picked up on the second ring.

“Felix be sure to bring all our things to Isabelle's first thing in the morning. I believe that Peter has filled you in on what is going on....Oh really? Well I would have loved to see that...Pictures? Only Peter. Okay we will see you then.” Caius hung up.

“What was that all about?” Jake asked.

“Young Edward is not happy about our newest travel plans.”

“Holy hell I forgot all about him. Oh well, he needs to get laid. I wonder if Demetri can perform miracles yet?” Bella looked thoughtful.

“I doubt it My Lady. But I will ask him when I call. I need to let them know we will be arriving sooner then planned...I'm sure my brothers will be driving everyone insane till we get home.”

“Home?”

“Yes My Lady. Home.”