Elemental Goddess
by: Wizardtho
Chapter 70: Reconnecting
BPOV:
I called for Carlisle and Edward, who were at the bed instantly. Carlisle went to the bottom of the bed as Edward layed next to me. He slowly spread my legs as he slid his hands up my inner thighs. I tried to scold him, but it came out in a pant, "Carlisle... now's not the time for teasing... check babies."
He chuckled, "Sorry, Honey. I just wanted to touch you. You're absolutely stunning, Bella."
I giggled as I spread my legs wide for him, saying, "Check now, play later."
He groaned, but Peter handed him the KY Silk, so he got down to business. "We had to venom your cervix once during the change. It went extremely well. Let's see how we're doing now. Deep breath... now out slowly. Again, Honey."
I breathed in deeply again, then felt his fingers nudge my cervix. I moaned softly, trying not to move as he started feeling for changes. He bumped my G-spot twice, which caused me to whimper, "Fuck," both times.
Everything felt more intense than it did before. I moaned, "Jesus, how will I ever be able to hold back an orgasm, if this is how intense everything feels?"
They chuckled, but I growled softly. Jasper promised in response, "Darlin', I don't think we'll be making you hold off anytime soon. I know Major won't."
I breathed a sigh of relief, then Carlisle said, "There, perfect. Just another... few... seconds.... done."
He slowly slipped his fingers out, but intentionally brushed my G-spot on the way. I cried out, "Fuck, Carlisle... that's just pure torture!"
I panted as Jasper moaned to the guys, "Damn her feelings are so much stronger. We'll never get through one of her orgasms now without cumming."
Carlisle smiled as he placed his hands gently on my tummy, then pressed lightly in different spots. He listened for a second, then said, "They seem perfect, and your cervix is strong."
Edward nuzzled my neck, "Let's get you into position, Sweetheart. We'll get your massage done, then your mates can make you cum as Carlisle and I feed."
I nodded, then crawled to the end of the bed. I pulled myself up to wrap my arms around Carlisle at the end of the bed, nuzzling my nose into his neck, then nipping as I whispered sexily, "I'll get you back for that. I know you did it on purpose."
He whimpered so softly a human wouldn't have heard it, so I chuckled, "Don't worry, my Sexy Doctor, I'll make sure the end result is worth it."
He moaned, "Bella, don't tease me right now. We're trying to make sure you're alright."
I laughed, "If I remember correctly, you teased first, Dr. Cullen."
I nipped his neck, then bit gently on his earlobe. His hands slid up my thighs as Edward growled, "Christ, you two. Are you trying to start an orgy?"
I looked around to find Char licking up Edward's spine, while Peter and Jasper stroked each other as they kissed. I moaned loudly at the sight of Peter and Jasper, then pulled Carlisle to me roughly, snaking my tongue in his mouth. He growled while pulling me impossibly closer, slipping his hand from my thigh to my breast, pinching my nipple lightly. It hardened instantly, but I groaned, "Shit, Carlisle. Your hands feels fantastic. Everything's so much more intense. Damn... we'll have to pick this up later. Edward really needs to check me. God, I want to feel you, though."
He kissed up my shoulder, then twirled his tongue on Peter's love bite. I whimpered as he breathed, "Are you sure, Bella? You don't want to play and then have Edward massage you?"
He dipped his head down to scrape his teeth against my nipple, then bit gently on the very tip. I cried out, "Fuck, you play dirty, Carlisle."
Edward chuckled as Char added, "Yes, he does."
Edward nipped up my spine just before Carlisle dropped down further to dip his tongue in my navel. I tightened my hands in his hair as his eyes reached mine, but I couldn't let him. I felt the need for my mates to be the first with me after my change. I couldn't explain it, but I had to try. My eyes teared up as I looked at the desire in his, then I whispered brokenly, "Carlisle... please... I can't..."
Instantly he was holding me. All movement in the room stopped. "What's wrong, Honey? Did I do something?"
I shook my head, "No. I swear I would take you in a heartbeat... I want you... I just can't. I need you to understand, please. They need to be with me first. My mates need to re-consummate their relationships with me before I'm with anyone else. Please tell me you understand. Please... tell me I didn't ruin it with you."
He looked deeply in my eyes, "Bella, Honey. I completely understand. You didn't ruin anything, I promise. Let's get you massaged, so you can be with your mates. I'm sure Edward and I will enjoy the show for now. I will definitely make love to you later."
He nipped my bottom lip, then slowly twined his tongue with mine in a kiss full of promise. I breathed against his neck as I nipped it when the kiss ended, "Thank you, Carlisle."
He smiled at me as I wrapped my hands behind his neck to position myself for Edward's massage. Edward kissed my shoulder, "We all understand, Sweetheart. It's only natural. Are you ready?"
I nodded, smiling back at him, then he slowly worked out all the tense spots. Of course, his hands working my pelvis never failed to be a turn-on, so by the end, I was internally begging for my mates.
Edward picked me up to lay my back on the towels, placing my head on the pillows, letting me get comfortable enough to let them feed. Carlisle climbed up on my right, while Edward took my left.
As they twirled their tongues against my love bites, I felt Char gliding her fingertips up my inner thighs as she spread my legs for her. When she reached my core, she skipped over it to work her hands down my ribs and stomach, breathing against my core, but never touching it. I whimpered, "Christ, Char. You're as much of a tease as Carlisle. Make me cum for you, Baby. Please..."
I didn't get to say anything else coherent, because at that instant, she thrust her tongue in my entrance as her thumb nail grazed my clit. I cried out, causing her to hum while twirling her tongue around the edge of my entrance. "God, Sweetness. You taste better than ever. So much sweeter. This is heaven and hell wrapped in one sexy fucking package."
I whimpered, then she pressed two fingers inside me as she flicked my clit with the tip of her tongue. I trembled and whimpered when she gently brushed my G-spot with her fingers. My body shuddered as my breaths came in pants, so she rubbed circles against it as she bit down on my clit.
I screamed, my orgasm rushing through every nerve ending as my juices spilled into her awaiting mouth. She moaned, gently licked every bit of my sticky fluids from me, then kissed both Jasper and Major's bites gently before slowly removing her fingers from me.
She kissed Jasper, then Peter, finally smirking, "Let up a second, boys. I have a treat for you."
Carlisle and Edward both unlatched, so Char rubbed her fingers against my nipples. The same fingers that were just inside me. I heard both Edward and Carlisle inhale, then saw their eyes darken as they looked at me while licking the love bites again. They moaned loudly, then both latched on hungrily. I whimpered at the look pure desire and longing in their eyes.
I felt Jasper crawl up the bed between my legs as he inhaled. "Shit, Darlin'. I need to taste ya."
He nipped at my inner thighs, then sucked on both his and Major's bites. I whimpered, "Fuck... so good. Your tongue against your bites feels like an instant aphrodisiac times a hundred. Please... need more."
He spread me with his fingers, then moaned as he licked one long line from my entrance to my clit, swirling his tongue at both ends. I felt a purr coming up from my chest, then Jasper raised his eyes to mine. He did it again, which caused my purr to deepen. His eyes turned black as coals and he slipped his fingers inside me, making me moan.
He growled playfully, which sent an anticipatory shudder through me. His eyebrow rose as his eyes sparkled a deeper black. I growled, yes growled, "If you don't stop teasing me, I'm going to make Edward and Carlisle stop feeding, then I'm going to take you on the fucking floor, Jasper."
His eyes fluttered slightly, then he growled as he nipped at my folds. My growl deepened in response.
Instantly Carlisle and Edward unlatched and licked the love bites before they gave me a wide berth. I grabbed Jasper's hair, then flung him backwards, pouncing on him as he landed. My body pressed to his, my growl reverberating through both of us. He moaned, "Fuck, that's hot, Darlin'."
He lifted my hips, then slid me down on his cock with a loud groan, "Yes... missed ya so much while ya changed, Darlin'. I need ya, please."
I moaned as I nipped his bottom lip, "Shit, Jazz. This is heaven. You feel so good inside me."
I slid up as he grabbed my ass, then slid back down, fully seating myself and rotating my hips. We both whimpered. He lifted me until just the head was sheathed, then grabbed my hips and pushed me back down inch by inch slowly.
We started a quick up / slow down rhythm, but soon I was begging him to let me cum. The teasing rhythm would get me so close, but I just needed one more thing to push me over. Jasper rolled me to my side, then straddled one of my legs before hitching the other around his hip. He thrust deeply as I cried out, "Fuck, Jazz! Christ, you feel amazing. Please, oh God, please... make me cum, Jasper. So close."
He withdrew most of the way with a deep growl, "Brace yourself, Darlin'."
I planted my hands on either side of me, then he thrust into me several times, making himself moan as I cried out at the extreme pleasure. He flicked his thumb against my clit as he rotated his hips against me, then I came violently. I screamed and shuddered as he moaned, thrusting three more times before he came with me.
Jasper collapsed next to me a minute later, so I panted as I curled into him, "So good. I don't see us coming out of the bedroom for days on end."
I moaned as he smiled and pinched my nipples lightly, "You still need to let Carlisle and Edward finish feeding, Darlin'. I kind of distracted you for a bit, huh?"
I purred into his chest, "A very worthy distraction. You can distract me any time you want, Cowboy."
Everyone chuckled as I got up to get back on the bed. I smirked at Carlisle and Edward, who were just as breathless as me, "Sorry, boys. I just had to take care of something there. You ready to finish feeding?"
They both chuckled, then split apart to make room for me between them again.
I snuggled into the pillows. They both teasingly nipped my nipples before they licked my bites and latched on. I smiled at them, wove my fingers in their hair, whispering, "Don't worry, you two... I have plans for your teasing ways."
They both moaned, but I giggled as Peter said, "Oh shit, guys... she means it. I wouldn't miss what Kitten has planned for anything."
Edward and Carlisle both whimpered, then Char laughed, "What do you have up your sleeve, Sweetness?"
I motioned zipping my lips while shaking my head no. She laughed as Jasper mentioned, "She’s feeling very playful and mischievous... you two are in so much trouble."
We laughed as Edward and Carlisle moaned.
They both finished at exactly the same time, licking my love bites lovingly before nuzzling up to me. Edward said softly, "You’re still giving off the same mixture of blood and milk, but it's sweeter than before."
I smiled as I said, "Thank you. Someone needs to prepare everyone that we're going to tell the Denali clan of our relationships. Who would be the best one to call, Edward?"
Before, he could answer, his cell phone rang. He smiled as he flipped it open, "Hello, Love. Yes... Alright... we'll be there in ten. Love you, too, Ali."
I heard Ali's side of the conversation, too, so I smiled. "All taken care of, I see. Well, let me get a shower with Char and Peter, then we can go up to the house."
Char and Peter were in the bathroom before I even finished my sentence. I giggled as I came up behind them to smack their asses, "Impatient, aren't we?"
They both moaned, then Peter stalked me into the shower, pushing his thigh between mine before pressing it against my core. I moaned loudly as he licked his and Char's bite marks. I pushed him back, backed Char against the wall, then kissed my way down her body.
Peter kissed up my spine at the same time, so I ended up sliding part way down on his cock as I reached Char's sweet pussy. I licked, nipped, and sucked her as Peter started a steady rhythm, then I noticed we had some company in the bathroom.
Jasper, Edward and Carlisle were all entwined on the bathroom floor. Carlisle was laying on the floor mat, Jasper's cock buried deep inside him, while his was buried inside Edward, with Jasper's hand wrapped around Edward's cock. They were all moaning as they watched us.
I growled at the erotic sight, saying, "Fuck, you three. How am I supposed to concentrate on pleasing Char when you're buried inside each other like that? You three look absolutely cum worthy right now."
I moaned loudly as I felt Peter bite my shoulder gently, flicking my clit with his thumb. I flicked Char's clit with my tongue as buried three fingers to the hilt, then felt Peter push deeply inside me as he growled into my neck, "I love seein' your fingers disappear inside Char, Kitten. Let me watch as ya fuck her, please."
I backed up a bit, making slow circles with my thumb as I pushed my fingers in and out of Char. I moaned, "Fuck, that is beautiful, isn't it? Ungh, deeper, Peter."
He shifted my legs wider, then thrust just millimeters from my cervix, rotating slowly until he was brushing up against it with every motion. I cried out as curled my fingers in Char, then pinched her clit. We both came at the same time, with Peter following only a few rotations behind. During my screaming orgasm, I faintly heard the sound of Carlisle, Jasper, and Edward also cumming.
A few minutes later, Peter gently picked me up, then stood me as I noticed our three voyeurs entering the shower with us. We all tenderly washed each other, then got out and dried off.
We went back into the bedroom once done. I grabbed the white gauze and crochet sun dress I met the wolves in at the treaty line. I really wished I had one in my eye color, then thought back to the vision of me snapping my fingers and my outfit changing. I wondered if I could do it now.
I closed my eyes to picture a green version, but the crochet was different. It was the vine and flower embroidery of my colors. I pictured it on my body, hugging all the right places to make me look like a true Earth Goddess. I snapped my fingers, instantly feeling the sensation of fabric falling onto my frame.
Everyone gasped as I opened my eyes. I ran to the mirror in the closet. Sure enough, it was exactly as I pictured. Edward's phone rang, then I heard him say, "I don't know how it happened, Ali. She just closed her eyes, snapped her fingers, and it fell onto her body perfectly. I know you just made it... yes, I know it was surprise. I don't know... here, you tell her."
Edward handed me the phone, so I said, "Hey, Ali, what's up?"
She growled, "What's. Up?! I just made that dress for you. How did you know, and how did you get it from my sewing room to on your body, Missy?"
I chuckled, "Ali, slow down. I love you, Sweetie. I didn't know you made it. I was just holding the sun dress I met the wolves in that morning, wishing I had a green one. I closed my eyes and pictured a green version, but the crochet was the vine and flower embroidery we talked about. I remembered a vision I had that I could just snap my fingers and my clothes would change. I pictured me in the dress, then snapped my fingers. I didn't know it would actually work, nor did I know you had made what I pictured. It's truly a work of art. Better than I envisioned, Ali. Thank you so much."
She huffed, then said, "Well, since you didn't know, I guess I can let it slide... this time. Just watch those powers, Missy."
I giggled, "I love you, Ali. We'll be there in a flash, so you can see it for yourself."
I handed the phone back to Edward, then went out to my mates and Carlisle. They were all wide-eyed as I explained, "In the battlefield meditation. The vision of the intruder that spoke a funny language that we caught from Maria's camp? I remember that I walked back inside the house after I dispatched the shifter teams to catch the slimy bastard. I closed my eyes, snapped my fingers, and my clothes changed themselves. I remembered that vision a minute ago, then wondered if I envisioned this dress, if it would work. Well, obviously it did. I didn't know the dress actually existed, though, so I don't know if it was because it actually did exist that it came to me, or because I wanted it to."
Carlisle laughed in disbelief, "Jesus, Honey. You just teleported a dress onto your body with just a snap of your fingers, yet you act as if that's common. That's a very rare gift, Bella. The only other teleporter is noted in the ancient archives in Volterra. You can't let anyone out of our immediate group know that you can do that. The Volturi always wanted to have a teleporter. We'll have to see what your limits are, but it has to be discreetly. Let us get dressed real quick, then we'll head to the house. I'm sure Eleazar will have a few things to say on your vampiric gifts."
I nodded, then put on a green thong from my lingerie drawer before dropping down next to Jake on the floor. "Jake, did you let the elders know my turning was complete?"
He nodded, then Edward translated, "Yes, he relayed it to Quil through the mind link, and Quil informed them. Sam already knew, as he kept track through the whole process. Sam wishes to know if it's safe for the whole pack to travel over with the elders and Charlie. They all want to see you, but do not want to wait until morning. Once they speak to you, they'll go home to rest from their long ritual session."
I nodded while looking at Jake, "Yes... stay in one group to be safe, but there won't be an attack on them or the protection fields. The rez residents will still all have the feeling of not wanting to be outside the protective field, so they’ll be safe, too. They can come as soon as they are all gathered in one location. I don't want any of them traveling separately."
Jake nodded, then everyone informed me they were ready. Jake turned to belly-crawl out the bedroom door after licking my palm. We all followed.
As Jake stood up to his full height, everyone gasped again. I chuckled in response, "Jake went through a growth spurt during my change. As I got stronger, so did he. He is now the biggest, baddest wolf ever, and none of the other shifter leaders will challenge him for rights to lead my shifter army. None of the other shifters would beat him in a fight. The power he possesses in one of his paws would down a shifter three times his size. He has to be uber strong to be my protector... don't ya, Jakey?"
Jake barked a laugh as Edward said, "Yeah, she's good at those ego boosts, isn't she?"
Jake nodded, then bent down to lick my palm. Since he was so much bigger now, I just settled for hugging his front leg. I had the urge to feel the wind in my hair, so I took off towards the house, calling back to them, "What are you waiting for, Slowpokes?"
They started running to catch up to me. Jake ran by my side, but no one else caught up with us. I laughed, then stopped suddenly. Jake skidded to a halt, the others stopping inches from my back. Jasper kissed my shoulder as he said, "Darlin', you're faster then Edward... and you know he's the fastest among us. If you were a normal newborn, he should have been able to easily keep up with you. You've got a lot of secrets hiding in there, don't you?"
He nuzzled my neck, so I chuckled. I started running again, dodging through trees, giggling the whole way. It was amazing. No matter how fast I went, I still saw so clearly... and so far. "God, what people wouldn't do for eyesight like this. It's incredible, Jake. Everything is so clear... so crisp. It's like that Quileute ritual Quil did to enhance clarity of mind during the vision quest, but a thousand times better. Wow. I can't believe I remembered that. It was... 10 years ago? Wow."
We stopped at the back of the house, where Alice was waiting with a smile. I ran to her, twirling her around. I whispered, "I'm sorry I ruined your surprise, Ali. I can tell you honestly, though, that it'll be one of my favorites."
She kissed my cheek with a chuckle, "I'm glad you like it, Sweetie. I'll change the crochet on the white one, then I'll make a red and blue for you, too. We got the shaman outfit complete. It's wrapped up, safely stowed in my suitcase for the trip. I have other outfits for you, lingerie for under your bottoms, and a couple outfits for Char. They can be packed before we go."
I nodded as I let her down, then walked to Esme, Emmett, and Rose. I kissed each of their cheeks, then said, "You all didn't worry too much, did you?"
Esme nodded, then they all surrounded me in a hug. I breathed my love for them before saying aloud, "Carlisle and Edward took excellent care of me and the twins... who I know the names for now. I had to meditate for the duration of my change. Visions... and a shit-ton of them. There’s a lot we all need to talk about, so we should begin."
They all kissed my temple, then we headed inside, Jasper weaving his fingers with mine on the way. I sat in Jasper's lap in the comfy chair in the living room, Peter and Char on either side of my legs. Everyone else found a spot on the floor or the furniture, while Jake laid beside the chair on the floor.
Once everyone settled, I said hello to each of the Denali clan, then looked to each of my lovers. They all nodded, so I took a deep breath, then said, "Carmen, Eleazar, Kate, and Tanya. I have something to tell all of you. I hope you will listen before you judge. That's all I ask."
They each nodded, so I continued, "My mates and I are intimate with the rest of the Cullen family. We did not expect it to happen, but with me needing to have someone feed from me so often, my mates were feeling too full. Feeding would have become a burden to them. Alice and Edward were the first we brought in for feedings, and it ultimately went further than just feeding. Then, when I had my blackout, Edward and Alice were gone, but it had been too long since someone took from me. Carlisle knew my milk was sweeter during an orgasm, so he tried to arouse me. He wouldn't touch me, but he was doing a good job with just teasing my love bites. I finally got so frustrated that I told him to either call his mate to join him and make me orgasm, or I'd let Peter do it.”
With a sly smirk towards Carlisle, I continued, “He called Esme, of course. They both fed from me and we made love then. Rose and Emmett happened before the water show. I had a really hard time not showing my feelings for them during the whole cliff celebration. It ate at me severely. We had originally agreed to keep it quiet, for fear of them being in more danger if the wrong person found out. They could be used as pawns for the enemy if my relationship with them got out. When we were all at the beach, I broke down. I couldn't handle it anymore, so I had Jasper spread the word to all of them to meet us at the cabin. I needed to find out if they would all be willing to go public with the risks. I couldn't handle being torn apart from the inside every time we were in public and I wanted to hold or kiss one of them. They all agreed."
I took a deep breath, then said, "Listen. I know it's not the norm, but I think someone close to me had it right. I think this is why I was so close to each of them before any of this goddess stuff came about. To help you understand, Jake's pack couldn't stand that I was dating a vampire when I was with Edward. To them at that point, The Cullens were just as bad as any other vampire. They didn't take the chance to get to know them, so I was pretty much everything they were against happening. Yet, even with that, none of the pack or the elders could shun me or stay away from me... especially Jake. We had to be near each other even before all this came to light. Of course, Jake doesn't feed from me, we aren't intimate, but he is my protector. You see him now... the physical proof of my connection with him is in his height, strength and power boost. He gained that during my change through the strengthening of our connection.”
I looked around at everyone, then said seriously, “To get back to the point, I think my inner self always knew I would need the Cullens to feed from me... that I would have a deep connection to them all. With feeding from me being an intimate act, it's not far fetched to think that it would go further than that. I want you to know that I truly love them, and would not come forward if I felt the risk was any greater than it is for them already being known as a connection to me. Victoria knows that each of them helped rid the world of James, so they are already targets. Her army was originally started because she knew she would have to go through them to get to me. I will protect each of them just as I would protect my father or my mates. Please know that."
The room went silent, then slowly I saw a smile form on Tanya's face. She smirked at me, "Psshh… and people said I was a succubus. You're the ultimate, Baby."
I laughed, then asked, "You're not mad?"
Carmen said with a soft smile, "Ninguna Diosa Dulce. Nosotros no somos desagradados. Es una hermosa cosa que usted hace para esta familia. Nosotros nunca podríamos ser trastornados acerca de un amor nacido del regalo que da a cada uno de ellos."
I gaped, "Holy shit. How did I instinctively know you just said 'No Sweet Goddess. We are not displeased. It is a beautiful thing you do for this family. We could never be upset about a love born of the gift you give to each of them,' in European dialect Spanish? Am I an instant linguist now?"
Everyone chuckled, but Carlisle asked, "You didn't know much Spanish before, I take it?"
I shook my head no, then Eleazar said to the room, "It must have something to do with her goddess nature. I see much from her vampiric nature, but nothing of her goddess nature. Quite an extraordinary creature you are, Bella. No we are not mad or upset. I understand why you wished to keep it private for protection reasons, but you are correct. The risk is not much, if any, greater now. If word does get to Victoria, the danger is still the same. Now, what of the other things you wanted to discuss?"
I smiled. After taking another breath and relaxing into Jasper, I said, "During my change, I had to meditate for the duration. I had many visions... some relating to tactical things, battles, and strategies. Some were glimpses of actual battle scenes, some of future events, and some of the Volturi plannings. That is what I wish to speak about next.”
He nodded, so I explained, “One of my visions showed Aro, Caius, and Marcus in the castle's study. Some time after the Seattle battle, Aro will get word of it... know it was my doing. He'll know you're with me, so he'll call on Demetri to track you, to find me through you. You'll not live through it if he finds us. We must work on my mental shield. If I can shield you, Demetri won't be able to track you. We'll be safe. If they find us before we're ready for them, we perish. We'll need to start on that as soon as we get back from our shaman trip. There is much I need to speak with the shaman about, too. Can you work up some tests to run once we get back? We need to test and strengthen my powers, but I also need to fight without them. We don't know if we'll come against someone who is a power nullifier. I don't know if the Goddess powers would be working with a nullifier. Who knows who Aro has been able to get and keep a secret."
He nodded, "Yes, Young Goddess. That is an excellent idea, and one of the many reasons I am here... to help you learn of your powers and figure out how to access them easily."
I smiled in acknowledgment, then said, "Thank you, Eleazar. I know I have some sort of teleportation gift, as well as both my physical and mental shields. Other than that, I don't know."
He smiled, "Oh, Dear One. You have so much more than that, but now is not the time. We'll begin when you get back."
I looked to Esme, "When are the cabins supposed to be delivered?"
She smiled, "First thing in the morning. I went ahead and ordered several. One is a larger three bedroom, that will be used for you, your mates, Edward and Alice when you get back. The reason, is because it will be easier for Alice if she can use one of the rooms for her sewing studio. The other will be their bedroom, and you'll have the master with your mates. The master even has a sitting room off it that has full view of the room, so Jake will have plenty of room to stretch out while still being close to you."
I breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Esme. I know Jake hasn't complained, but I really think he would be more comfortable if we had more room for him to stretch out."
Jake licked my palm, so I stroked his muzzle, "I love you too, Jake. Esme, will you keep the cabin we're currently using for vampires or another shifter group?"
She smiled. "I got all three bunkhouses for the tribes, not knowing how many would be coming exactly, then I ordered three and two bedrooms for vampires. Your cabin will probably go to the Irish coven."
I nodded, "Speaking of which, I know what the last three tribes of the nine are. The first is an Amazon Shipibo tribe of Great Horned Owls. The second is the Australian Malgana tribe of Red Foxes. The last... they're so beautiful, Esme... is a Siberian Chuvan tribe of White Tigers."
Everyone gasped. I said in response, "I know. When I saw them, they looked so majestic and regal. So beautiful. There was one that was completely white... no stripes. I think he was the leader. Jake nodded to him when we were formally presenting our sons to everyone."
I grinned widely, "That reminds me, the names for the twins. Jasper's son is Jaiden Nicholas, and Peter's is Preston Alexander. I don't know how we ever came up with them, but when I heard them in the vision, it felt right. My mates agree that they are good names, so that's what we're going with. Now we have something to call them instead of babies or twins."
Carmen said happily, "Very strong names, Young Goddess. Fitting for sons of these two. That's for sure."
I laughed, "I agree. I can just see these two teaching them battle tactics as infants, then as soon as they start walking, teaching them fighting stances."
Everyone laughed, but Peter mumbled, "There's nothin’ wrong with preparin’ ‘em early."
I giggled as I kissed the top of his head, "Honey, we have time... let them be babies for a while before you bombard them with all things fight related. They'll have enough of that later in life. I want them to have a little time of just being babies and kids. Not everything can be about the fight, or they won't know love like we have. I want them to love and be loved by mates in their lives, too. Remember, we're stronger when we're with our mates."
He nodded, "I know, Kitten. Just wishful thinkin'."
I chuckled, then we heard several heartbeats and wolf paws alongside a car pulling down the driveway.
I raced to the door. Just as Charlie got out of the car, I swung him up on my back. "Hey, Dad. I can give you piggyback rides now, like you used to give me... cool, huh?"
He laughed loudly, then asked, "Sure, Princess, but should you do that being pregnant?"
Everyone agreed as I said, "Dad, you literally feel as light as a feather used to in my hand. I barely even feel you up there. Wanna go for a ride while Jake stretches his legs?"
He nodded, so I called, "Come on, Jake. Let's stretch our legs for a few."
I wrapped Charlie's arms around my neck, then held his outer thighs as I said, "Clasp your ankles, Dad, and hold on tight. If it gets to be too much, duck your head into the back of my shoulder, or tell me to stop."
He nodded, so I took off toward the back yard in a flash, assuring my mates that we would stay well within the protected zone.
Charlie was squealing like he was on a rollercoaster. I got to full speed as we hit the treeline in the back yard. Jake and I wove through trees effortlessly. I slowed down when we got near the cabin.
When we reached it, I gently stopped, then asked, "Dad, you okay?"
He laughed, "That was awesome. I can never speed, being a cop, so that was ridiculously cool. That was better than riding Embry wolf back! Wow. Speaking of which, how did you get so big in the last day, Jake? You're like your old self plus a third."
I giggled, "Let's get you back to Sue, then I'll explain everything. By the way, Dad. I didn't register what you said on the cliff until I spoke to Billy. He confirmed that you and the elders knew everything. We've decided to go public with it, but you and I will sit down to talk before you leave."
He kissed the back of my head, "I'm glad to hear it, Princess. I heard about your breakdown on the beach. I know it was hurting you not to be able to express how you felt for each of them. You shouldn’t have to go through life hiding your love for them."
I nodded, "It tore me up, Dad... completely shredded me."
He whispered, "That's all over now, Bells. Let's get back so you can officially tell the elders, then you can cuddle with any of them you feel like."
I smiled as he tightened his grip, then took off like a bat out of hell. I giggled at one point, grabbing onto a thick tree limb. I flipped myself up, poising my feet just right in a crouch on it, making Charlie gasp as Jake barked a laugh. I landed lightly on my feet as I hopped down, then kept running.
When we got to the back yard, I slowed to a stop right next to Sue, pecking her cheek lightly, "Hi, Sue."
She jumped, then scolded, "Jesus, Bella. Stop that, or you'll give me a heart attack!"
I put my hand over my mouth to stifle my giggle, "I'm sorry, Sue. I forget that I don't make a lot of noise when I move now... and that I move a hell of alot faster than before."
She laughed as Charlie slid down my back, trying to get his feet again, "Just slow down around the humans, Sweetie. Charlie, did you like your ride?"
Charlie stood straight after a second to peck Sue's lips lightly, "A very good ride. It was so cool. The speed and everything blurring as you move through the forest. She never hit one thing, though."
I laughed, "Dad, that's because things don't blur for me. I see just as clearly and sharply when I run as when I'm standing still. My vision is like a million times more defined than 20/20 now. I can see minute details and crisp edges of the leaves at the very tops of that tree way over there."
I pointed to one at the edge of the yard, causing Charlie’s eyes to widen significantly. I nodded, so he said, "Wow. It must be so much different. Is it hard adjusting?"
I shook my head, "My body's been preparing me for this day for a long time, Dad. I just feel right... whole, finally. Does that make sense?"
He laughed with a nod. "Sue, why don't you and the elders come inside for a few minutes. I know this cool air must be starting to chill you."
She nodded gratefully, so I asked Esme to start a fire in the living room. The fire was already going by the time we all made it inside. Esme sat large fluffy pillows near the fire for them to sit at. They all sat immediately while thanking Esme.
When they were settled, I started in right away. "Sam, I'm not mad. Please know that. You did what you had to, to feel that the rez was secure and keep an eye on the wolves here. I said earlier... my only wish was that I wouldn't have been blindsided by all of the elders and Charlie knowing. It's fine, though. I'm saying all of this, because we've all decided to go public with our relationships. Yes, my mates and I are intimate with the rest of the Cullen family. That does not lessen what I feel for my mates one bit. It's a different love than I feel for my mates, but a love all the same. We told the Denali coven just before you got here. Also... Charlie. You'll be happy to know your grandsons now have names. A vision I had during my change told me. Jasper's son is Jaiden Nicholas, and Peter's is Preston Alexander."
Charlie smiled widely, almost not able to contain his excitement, saying, "Really, Bells? Oh, that's wonderful. You know where their middle names come from?"
I shook my head, so he said, "Nicholas was your grandfather's middle name on your mother's side. Alexander was my father's middle name. Their middle names come from both of their grandfathers on your side."
I smiled, "Wow, I can't believe I didn't remember their middle names. Jazz, Peter? Do you know if Jaiden or Preston mean anything in your human families?"
They both nodded their heads as it clicked, then Jasper said, "My grandfather's middle name was Jaiden."
Peter cut in with, "My grandfather's was Preston. It didn't even click until you asked."
I smiled widely. "Now we know how they got their names. On to the next order of business... Ali you need your sketch pad. The one you're using for my visions... not the one for outfits."
She nodded before dashing up the stairs. She was back in seconds, so I explained, "During my change, I found out not only what the last three tribes were, but also saw visions of many vampires. Most I got a good feeling from, but there were six that gave me a really uneasy feeling every time I saw their pictures. It showed them to me more than once, interspersed with the other vampire pictures. Those six were the only ones I saw more than once, and each one really made me feel uneasy. We can not trust these vampires for anything. It has to be a 'capture first, ask questions later' deal with these six. We can't let them get away alive. Killing them is last resort only, but if it comes to killing them or them getting away, go for the kill immediately. Do not hesitate. Ali, are you ready?"
She nodded, so I closed my eyes.
I pulled up the six head-to-toe pictures in my mind, then sent them one at a time to Alice. She gasped at each one, but quickly drew the image. When she was done with one, I would go on to the next. They were all color drawings, very detailed. These would be good to show the shifters.
I told Ali to write the name on the bottom of each picture, then had her write where they were from and if they had a known power. She handed me the sketch book, which I handed it to Eleazar. "Anything you can tell me about these would be helpful."
He nodded before looking at the sheets. He nodded to the ones with Felix, Demetri, and Jane. "Well, you have them right so far. Felix doesn't necessarily have a power, but he's strong like Emmett. Extremely strong. Jane is sadistic about her power. She's a pain dealer. She can mentally make you feel the worst pain imaginable. I've seen vampires lose their minds from being tortured by her for days with just her gift. If she happened to get into a shifter, all of them would go down with the mind link. All the more reason to work on your shields.”
He seemed to think for a second before saying, “I have a feeling that if you kept Jake's mind protected, all the rest would be, too, because of the mind link. Any mind he is connected with would be protected. That's a huge bonus to our side, with how many of our number that would cover. We'll have to test it out with Edward's gift. Since he can't read you, if you shield Jake, Edward shouldn’t be able to read him or the other shifters. If the experiment works, we're good.”
The elders smiled widely at that, then he continued, “As for Demetri, he's a very gifted tracker. His gift is mental, too. He goes by the unique energy frequency each vampire has. If he meets you once, he would be able to track you a thousand years from now. Since vampires have perfect recall, it would be nothing for him to recall my signature in order to track me. My question is, with the protection fields you have set... would they block him?"
I thought for a second. "Yes. The field gives off it's own energy signature, nothing else. He won't detect you if you stay inside a protection field, but my worry is travel. Any time you went outside of the field, I would have to shield you. With even the slightest slip of my shield, your energy signature would be in the open."
He nodded. "We'll have to make sure we're able to travel shielded before we leave for Texas, and that I don't leave the protective field before then."
I nodded, so he looked to the other sketches. Nothing stood out on any of them, so he handed the pad to the elders.
Sam was the first to look through them, noting each face carefully. He handed the pictures to the elders. They looked before handing the pictures to Carlisle. The Cullen family gathered around Carlisle to see for themselves.
Rose gasped at one of the first pictures, so I said as I walked over to her, "What is it, Rose?"
She shook her head. "He's... well, I thought he was a friend. I was the one that called him to see if he knew anything. He doesn't have any abilities that I know of. He said he had heard rumors, but didn't know where everything was going down. If word of Prophecy and Messenger reached him before I called him, he knew exactly where everything was happening... which means he lied. I told him I had heard the rumor when Emmett and I were vacationing in North Dakota, but we didn't know where it was happening either. We each said we would let the other know if we heard anything more. That was it. I'm so sorry, Angel. I didn't know. I swear I wouldn't have said anything at all if I would have known."
I wrapped my arms around her, whispering as I wove my fingers in her hair and brought her forehead to mine, "Shh, Sweet Girl. I know. It was something that would have eventually happened anyway. We just need to make sure all the shifters and trustworthy vampires get a good look at the picture, to make sure he's caught when he finds us. I don't relish taking prisoners, but we won't kill unless it's unavoidable. This isn't your fault, Sweet Girl. Don't beat yourself up over this... promise me."
She nodded, so I kissed her nose. She hugged me tightly, then let me go with a peck on the lips. I noticed Charlie and Sue smiling, but I let it go. They looked to the other pictures, though no others were called by any of the vampires in attendance. None had gifts either.
Emmett hugged me to him, kissed my neck, then whispered, "Thanks, Little Bit. Rosie would have beat herself up for decades over that, if you hadn't said anything."
I nodded as I snuggled into his broad chest, "I know... and I couldn't let her do that."
He kissed the top of my head, then I looked to the room. "Is there anything you would like to go over before I go on a hunt?"
Quil nodded, then said, "The invocation. Can you repeat exactly what you said translated in English? I want to see if you translate it correctly."
I nodded then thought for a second, "As I stood next to Jake, I said, 'All four stars in this place be, combined to call the Fifth to me. By the four made one, I call you forth. By spirits' song, I call you in.' At the northern, or earth point, I said, 'By forest tree and mountain dark, by bone and flesh and star of north, by our bodies, by our life, spirits green I call you forth. From the outer darkness, I conjure earth.' Then at the eastern, or air point, I said, 'By rushing wind and gentle breeze, by rising sun where things begin, by our thoughts and our minds, spirits silver now come in. From the whirlwind, I conjure air.' At the southern, or fire point, I said, 'By warmth of fire and dancing flame, by white-hot star and cauldron bright, by passion, will, and quickened blood, the spirits red I call this night. From the eternal flames, I conjure fire.' At the western, or water point, I said, 'By the rain and by the flood, by the tide and by the moon, by our laughter and our tears, I summon forth the spirits blue. From the aquatic abyss, I conjure water.' Then I went back to Jake and called the same thing as before next to him... once in Latin, then as the Quileute spirit song died down, once in English. All of the elements got huge and blindingly bright over my head, then I felt like my whole chest opened wide before the colors rushed into my body. I felt the power and the invocation working its way inside me. It lifted me off the ground, twirling me in circles as it settled in my body, then I was on the floor in front of Jake. I knew it worked, so I told Jake to take me to Jasper."
Quil nodded, looking pleased by what I told him. "You were very careful with your wording. Did it take you long to come up with the ritual?"
I laughed. "No, ummm... It came to me in a vision. Then when I actually stood in each spot, the words just flowed out of me. I don't consciously know Latin. I never took Latin or tried to teach it to myself. Everything I've ever said in Latin has come from instinct, but I knew what it meant as I said it."
He smiled, "It's the goddess. I expect she will know many languages, which you will be able to tap into as needed. Your translation was perfect, so that proves you do know exactly what you say. Latin is the Goddess' choice for spells and powerful incantations, so if you speak Latin at all, always be mindful of your wording. You don't want another drain to happen like last time. Always keep your energy level to fullest you can... speaking of which, how much higher did your full capacity go with your change?"
I smiled, "Triple. It tripled from my pre-change level."
The elders looked at me wide-eyed, then Sam asked, “I take it you are not displaying normal newborn behavior at all?"
Jasper and Peter both choked out a laugh, so I smacked them upside the head. I heard a muttered, "Sorry, Kitten," and "Sorry, Darlin'," then Char took over.
"No, Sam. A newborn needs to feed as soon as they awaken. She has not yet had a drop of blood or gathered any energy. She's displaying behavior of a centuries-old, controlled vampire... like Carlisle. I'd venture to say she could work in a hospital with him, too. With so many heartbeats around her right now, no matter if they belong to a shifter or not, a typical newborn would be absolutely rabid until they were at least three months old... and that's with training. Yet, here she sits as calm as a cucumber."
Sam said seriously, "Very impressive, Sister. The Goddess in you is quite strong indeed. I look forward to seeing you train after you get back from North Dakota. Please have a safe trip."
I went over to kneel by Sam. I put my arms around him as I said, "We will. Is everything set with the pack while we're gone?"
He nodded, "Quil will be staying here, so he and I will rotate the pack in three rounds again. Any round that's here will help the Cullens and Denalis with the construction of the cabins. We agree that no one coming here to aide us should be without proper shelter. Any grocery shopping can be done when you get back. We're going to minimize the amount of times that anyone is out of the safe zones."
I nodded, "That's a good idea. Give Emily a kiss for me. I'll visit her first chance I get when we get back. I'm hoping we can get the shaman meeting done and be back here really soon. I don't like being separated from everyone."
Sam hugged me tight, then Quil said, "We should be going, so you can feed and gather your energy. Jake, remember to pray for the spirits of your kills before you hunt."
Jake bowed his head to Quil, then whined. Edward said, "Jake thinks you should drink some donated blood before you hunt. I agree, Sweetheart. You don't want to take a risk with us feeding from you."
I nodded, "I think two should do. Charlie's and Sue's should wait until right before the babies are born. Can you get me some and heat it for me?"
He kissed my temple, then dashed up to Carlisle's study.
"Dad, can we have that talk now?" He smiled as I took his hand. I led him into the kitchen, so we sat down at the bar.
When we were settled, he said, "They love you... and I can see you love each of them. As long as you and your three mates are on the same page, I see no harm in what's happening. It'll keep your group tightly bound, plus you'll be able to nourish them. They seemed more relaxed tonight, compared to a lot of times the elders and I have been in their presence. I think that has to do with them not feeling the slightest bit of thirst. I think it's a good thing, Princess. Your needs and theirs are met. If a love was born through it, all the better."
I hugged him, "Thank you, Dad. I was so worried when this first happened, afraid you wouldn't accept it... that you would think badly of it. I don't want to disappoint you. You mean so much to me... I just don't want your feelings for me to change because of all of this. It was such a natural progression, that I didn't even consider the possibility that what was happening was wrong. How can it be, when we all love each other?"
Charlie smiled, "Exactly, Princess. You all love each other. Anything you do together intimately with someone you love, isn't wrong as long as all parties feel the same way."
We smiled at each other, then I said, "Dad, I know you will, but let me fuss for a minute. I need you to stay close to Sue and the pack while I'm gone. I can't risk anything happening to you. It would kill me, Dad. Promise me you'll stay inside the protective field, and be with the wolves during travel. If you aren't in reaching distance of a pack member or Sam when you travel, get there. I don't care if you have to piggyback. I want you stuck like glue to a wolf. Promise me, please."
Edward had come in with the blood, and started heating it. Charlie cupped my cheek, then whispered, "I promise, Princess. I will be stuck so close to a wolf anytime I'm outside the protection field, that no one would know it's two people instead of one. I promise to stay safe, Princess. You be safe, too."
I smiled, "I will. Peter will automatically take us the safest route. We're gonna stay as far away from Seattle as we can. I have a feeling we're going to do a big U from here to Olympia, over to Yakima, up to Ellensburg, then take 90 over as far as we can, hitting 94 from there. That'll take us into North Dakota, but I don't know where we need to go from there."
He nodded, "That sounds like a plan. You just follow your instincts, soak up all the info this shaman gives you, then come back to us safely."
Edward handed me an opaque cup with a lid and straw, so I smelled the end of the straw. I shrugged, causing Charlie to laugh, "Well, we know you aren't phased by an open wound if you can shrug at a whole cup full of human blood."
I smiled as Edward kissed my temple, "She's a special one, Charlie. That's for sure."
I leaned into him, so he kissed my neck. Charlie cleared his throat, then said, "Can I ask a question?"
I smiled, "Sure... just be prepared for what the answer could be. I won't lie to you, so if you don't really want the answer..."
He laughed, "Alright, Princess. Point taken. My question is, was it weird when you two..."
I looked up to Edward with a smile, then he pecked my lips softly. I looked back to Charlie, "Not at all. I had always wondered, but it never went past a very chaste kiss before. With me being his singer... meaning my blood smelled especially delicious to him... we were always careful. But he told me that night, that he always wanted to. It was like a gift you knew you couldn't have, then finally getting it. You savor the moment."
Edward nodded into my neck, adding his own perspective, "Charlie, I knew she wasn't mine to have from day one. She was always Jasper's. I couldn't be the one to take her virginity. It wasn't mine to have. She was always supposed to give that particular gift to Jasper. There were so many times when I almost broke down and made love to her. I wanted to. I truly loved her, and still do. My mate is Alice... always will be... but that doesn't mean I didn't love Bella immensely, even then. When Bella and her mates decided to bring Alice and I into their intimate relationship, I wanted to cry. I felt like I would finally be able to show Bella how much I always loved her. Alice felt the same way.”
Edward kissed my neck tenderly, then looked at Charlie, saying, “It was a very special night, and there wasn't any weirdness for anyone involved."
Charlie smiled, "Thank you for clarifying. I just want you to be happy, Princess."
I kissed his cheek before replying, "I know, Dad. They make me happy. Each one of them brings something different to my life, and they make me extremely happy. I'm sure my mates would tell you the same thing."
I felt arms wrap around me to join Edward's on my stomach, then a kiss on the other side of my neck as Peter said, "We sure would, Kitten. We wouldn't have it any other way. It feels right. Now stop talkin' and drink. The Denalis are gettin' restless in there. They wanna hunt."
I nodded, then took a big gulp of my drink. It tasted alright, but it wasn't anything special. "I definitely won't crave this... that's for sure. It's okay, but it doesn't call to me."
Peter chuckled as Edward kissed my temple. I finished my drink quickly, then we all gathered in the living room again. The elders were getting ready to say goodbye, so I hugged each of them, then said, "I'll have Jake notify someone in wolf form as soon as we get back to the state line, since I know at least one wolf will always be tracking our progress through the link. That way you'll have word that we're almost home."
They nodded, then we walked out. The pack was all waiting patiently, so I smiled while addressing them, "The transformation went extremely well. The twins and myself are all perfect. The twins got much stronger during my change, and they are healthy as can be. I'll be leaving soon with the group going to North Dakota. If you are among that group, I'll be taking your bags into the living room. You're welcome to shower, change, and eat before we head out. Esme has packed snacks for the ride, plus we'll end up stopping to get you food, too. All of you not going on the trip, thank you for helping with the cabin setups. They should be here in a few hours, so there should be no problem having everything hooked up and running by the time my group gets back. Thank you all again. Please be safe."
I walked with Charlie to Sam's car, hugged him, then took the bags from Sam before they all loaded in. Seth and Paul both stayed when all but one round of the pack left, as they were going with Embry, Leah, Jake, and us on the trip.
As I walked inside with the bags, I smirked at Carlisle. He raised an eyebrow to me, so I mouthed, "After the hunt."
He smiled widely while nodding, then went to find Esme. Once the bags we put down, I looked at Tanya with a smirk, "You ready, Chica? I don't know about you, but I'm damn hungry."
They all laughed, then Tanya said, "Sure, my little suculento diosa."
I laughed loudly, "Succubus goddess, huh? I'll have to keep that nickname in mind. Are we headed over to the mountain?"
She agreed with a nod, "It'll be easier to hunt there. You want the energy from our kills, right?"
I shook my head, "Jake's going to hunt too, so I'll be taking the energy from his kills today. He doesn't feel right about phasing back yet, plus he's hunted in this form before. Is that gonna be a problem?"
She shook her head. "No way... that'll give us a chance to see him in real action. I have a feeling we'll wait to hunt just to watch the two of you. Let's get going."
I grabbed Jasper and Peter by the hand as Jake led the way.
I called for Carlisle and Edward, who were at the bed instantly. Carlisle went to the bottom of the bed as Edward layed next to me. He slowly spread my legs as he slid his hands up my inner thighs. I tried to scold him, but it came out in a pant, "Carlisle... now's not the time for teasing... check babies."
He chuckled, "Sorry, Honey. I just wanted to touch you. You're absolutely stunning, Bella."
I giggled as I spread my legs wide for him, saying, "Check now, play later."
He groaned, but Peter handed him the KY Silk, so he got down to business. "We had to venom your cervix once during the change. It went extremely well. Let's see how we're doing now. Deep breath... now out slowly. Again, Honey."
I breathed in deeply again, then felt his fingers nudge my cervix. I moaned softly, trying not to move as he started feeling for changes. He bumped my G-spot twice, which caused me to whimper, "Fuck," both times.
Everything felt more intense than it did before. I moaned, "Jesus, how will I ever be able to hold back an orgasm, if this is how intense everything feels?"
They chuckled, but I growled softly. Jasper promised in response, "Darlin', I don't think we'll be making you hold off anytime soon. I know Major won't."
I breathed a sigh of relief, then Carlisle said, "There, perfect. Just another... few... seconds.... done."
He slowly slipped his fingers out, but intentionally brushed my G-spot on the way. I cried out, "Fuck, Carlisle... that's just pure torture!"
I panted as Jasper moaned to the guys, "Damn her feelings are so much stronger. We'll never get through one of her orgasms now without cumming."
Carlisle smiled as he placed his hands gently on my tummy, then pressed lightly in different spots. He listened for a second, then said, "They seem perfect, and your cervix is strong."
Edward nuzzled my neck, "Let's get you into position, Sweetheart. We'll get your massage done, then your mates can make you cum as Carlisle and I feed."
I nodded, then crawled to the end of the bed. I pulled myself up to wrap my arms around Carlisle at the end of the bed, nuzzling my nose into his neck, then nipping as I whispered sexily, "I'll get you back for that. I know you did it on purpose."
He whimpered so softly a human wouldn't have heard it, so I chuckled, "Don't worry, my Sexy Doctor, I'll make sure the end result is worth it."
He moaned, "Bella, don't tease me right now. We're trying to make sure you're alright."
I laughed, "If I remember correctly, you teased first, Dr. Cullen."
I nipped his neck, then bit gently on his earlobe. His hands slid up my thighs as Edward growled, "Christ, you two. Are you trying to start an orgy?"
I looked around to find Char licking up Edward's spine, while Peter and Jasper stroked each other as they kissed. I moaned loudly at the sight of Peter and Jasper, then pulled Carlisle to me roughly, snaking my tongue in his mouth. He growled while pulling me impossibly closer, slipping his hand from my thigh to my breast, pinching my nipple lightly. It hardened instantly, but I groaned, "Shit, Carlisle. Your hands feels fantastic. Everything's so much more intense. Damn... we'll have to pick this up later. Edward really needs to check me. God, I want to feel you, though."
He kissed up my shoulder, then twirled his tongue on Peter's love bite. I whimpered as he breathed, "Are you sure, Bella? You don't want to play and then have Edward massage you?"
He dipped his head down to scrape his teeth against my nipple, then bit gently on the very tip. I cried out, "Fuck, you play dirty, Carlisle."
Edward chuckled as Char added, "Yes, he does."
Edward nipped up my spine just before Carlisle dropped down further to dip his tongue in my navel. I tightened my hands in his hair as his eyes reached mine, but I couldn't let him. I felt the need for my mates to be the first with me after my change. I couldn't explain it, but I had to try. My eyes teared up as I looked at the desire in his, then I whispered brokenly, "Carlisle... please... I can't..."
Instantly he was holding me. All movement in the room stopped. "What's wrong, Honey? Did I do something?"
I shook my head, "No. I swear I would take you in a heartbeat... I want you... I just can't. I need you to understand, please. They need to be with me first. My mates need to re-consummate their relationships with me before I'm with anyone else. Please tell me you understand. Please... tell me I didn't ruin it with you."
He looked deeply in my eyes, "Bella, Honey. I completely understand. You didn't ruin anything, I promise. Let's get you massaged, so you can be with your mates. I'm sure Edward and I will enjoy the show for now. I will definitely make love to you later."
He nipped my bottom lip, then slowly twined his tongue with mine in a kiss full of promise. I breathed against his neck as I nipped it when the kiss ended, "Thank you, Carlisle."
He smiled at me as I wrapped my hands behind his neck to position myself for Edward's massage. Edward kissed my shoulder, "We all understand, Sweetheart. It's only natural. Are you ready?"
I nodded, smiling back at him, then he slowly worked out all the tense spots. Of course, his hands working my pelvis never failed to be a turn-on, so by the end, I was internally begging for my mates.
Edward picked me up to lay my back on the towels, placing my head on the pillows, letting me get comfortable enough to let them feed. Carlisle climbed up on my right, while Edward took my left.
As they twirled their tongues against my love bites, I felt Char gliding her fingertips up my inner thighs as she spread my legs for her. When she reached my core, she skipped over it to work her hands down my ribs and stomach, breathing against my core, but never touching it. I whimpered, "Christ, Char. You're as much of a tease as Carlisle. Make me cum for you, Baby. Please..."
I didn't get to say anything else coherent, because at that instant, she thrust her tongue in my entrance as her thumb nail grazed my clit. I cried out, causing her to hum while twirling her tongue around the edge of my entrance. "God, Sweetness. You taste better than ever. So much sweeter. This is heaven and hell wrapped in one sexy fucking package."
I whimpered, then she pressed two fingers inside me as she flicked my clit with the tip of her tongue. I trembled and whimpered when she gently brushed my G-spot with her fingers. My body shuddered as my breaths came in pants, so she rubbed circles against it as she bit down on my clit.
I screamed, my orgasm rushing through every nerve ending as my juices spilled into her awaiting mouth. She moaned, gently licked every bit of my sticky fluids from me, then kissed both Jasper and Major's bites gently before slowly removing her fingers from me.
She kissed Jasper, then Peter, finally smirking, "Let up a second, boys. I have a treat for you."
Carlisle and Edward both unlatched, so Char rubbed her fingers against my nipples. The same fingers that were just inside me. I heard both Edward and Carlisle inhale, then saw their eyes darken as they looked at me while licking the love bites again. They moaned loudly, then both latched on hungrily. I whimpered at the look pure desire and longing in their eyes.
I felt Jasper crawl up the bed between my legs as he inhaled. "Shit, Darlin'. I need to taste ya."
He nipped at my inner thighs, then sucked on both his and Major's bites. I whimpered, "Fuck... so good. Your tongue against your bites feels like an instant aphrodisiac times a hundred. Please... need more."
He spread me with his fingers, then moaned as he licked one long line from my entrance to my clit, swirling his tongue at both ends. I felt a purr coming up from my chest, then Jasper raised his eyes to mine. He did it again, which caused my purr to deepen. His eyes turned black as coals and he slipped his fingers inside me, making me moan.
He growled playfully, which sent an anticipatory shudder through me. His eyebrow rose as his eyes sparkled a deeper black. I growled, yes growled, "If you don't stop teasing me, I'm going to make Edward and Carlisle stop feeding, then I'm going to take you on the fucking floor, Jasper."
His eyes fluttered slightly, then he growled as he nipped at my folds. My growl deepened in response.
Instantly Carlisle and Edward unlatched and licked the love bites before they gave me a wide berth. I grabbed Jasper's hair, then flung him backwards, pouncing on him as he landed. My body pressed to his, my growl reverberating through both of us. He moaned, "Fuck, that's hot, Darlin'."
He lifted my hips, then slid me down on his cock with a loud groan, "Yes... missed ya so much while ya changed, Darlin'. I need ya, please."
I moaned as I nipped his bottom lip, "Shit, Jazz. This is heaven. You feel so good inside me."
I slid up as he grabbed my ass, then slid back down, fully seating myself and rotating my hips. We both whimpered. He lifted me until just the head was sheathed, then grabbed my hips and pushed me back down inch by inch slowly.
We started a quick up / slow down rhythm, but soon I was begging him to let me cum. The teasing rhythm would get me so close, but I just needed one more thing to push me over. Jasper rolled me to my side, then straddled one of my legs before hitching the other around his hip. He thrust deeply as I cried out, "Fuck, Jazz! Christ, you feel amazing. Please, oh God, please... make me cum, Jasper. So close."
He withdrew most of the way with a deep growl, "Brace yourself, Darlin'."
I planted my hands on either side of me, then he thrust into me several times, making himself moan as I cried out at the extreme pleasure. He flicked his thumb against my clit as he rotated his hips against me, then I came violently. I screamed and shuddered as he moaned, thrusting three more times before he came with me.
Jasper collapsed next to me a minute later, so I panted as I curled into him, "So good. I don't see us coming out of the bedroom for days on end."
I moaned as he smiled and pinched my nipples lightly, "You still need to let Carlisle and Edward finish feeding, Darlin'. I kind of distracted you for a bit, huh?"
I purred into his chest, "A very worthy distraction. You can distract me any time you want, Cowboy."
Everyone chuckled as I got up to get back on the bed. I smirked at Carlisle and Edward, who were just as breathless as me, "Sorry, boys. I just had to take care of something there. You ready to finish feeding?"
They both chuckled, then split apart to make room for me between them again.
I snuggled into the pillows. They both teasingly nipped my nipples before they licked my bites and latched on. I smiled at them, wove my fingers in their hair, whispering, "Don't worry, you two... I have plans for your teasing ways."
They both moaned, but I giggled as Peter said, "Oh shit, guys... she means it. I wouldn't miss what Kitten has planned for anything."
Edward and Carlisle both whimpered, then Char laughed, "What do you have up your sleeve, Sweetness?"
I motioned zipping my lips while shaking my head no. She laughed as Jasper mentioned, "She’s feeling very playful and mischievous... you two are in so much trouble."
We laughed as Edward and Carlisle moaned.
They both finished at exactly the same time, licking my love bites lovingly before nuzzling up to me. Edward said softly, "You’re still giving off the same mixture of blood and milk, but it's sweeter than before."
I smiled as I said, "Thank you. Someone needs to prepare everyone that we're going to tell the Denali clan of our relationships. Who would be the best one to call, Edward?"
Before, he could answer, his cell phone rang. He smiled as he flipped it open, "Hello, Love. Yes... Alright... we'll be there in ten. Love you, too, Ali."
I heard Ali's side of the conversation, too, so I smiled. "All taken care of, I see. Well, let me get a shower with Char and Peter, then we can go up to the house."
Char and Peter were in the bathroom before I even finished my sentence. I giggled as I came up behind them to smack their asses, "Impatient, aren't we?"
They both moaned, then Peter stalked me into the shower, pushing his thigh between mine before pressing it against my core. I moaned loudly as he licked his and Char's bite marks. I pushed him back, backed Char against the wall, then kissed my way down her body.
Peter kissed up my spine at the same time, so I ended up sliding part way down on his cock as I reached Char's sweet pussy. I licked, nipped, and sucked her as Peter started a steady rhythm, then I noticed we had some company in the bathroom.
Jasper, Edward and Carlisle were all entwined on the bathroom floor. Carlisle was laying on the floor mat, Jasper's cock buried deep inside him, while his was buried inside Edward, with Jasper's hand wrapped around Edward's cock. They were all moaning as they watched us.
I growled at the erotic sight, saying, "Fuck, you three. How am I supposed to concentrate on pleasing Char when you're buried inside each other like that? You three look absolutely cum worthy right now."
I moaned loudly as I felt Peter bite my shoulder gently, flicking my clit with his thumb. I flicked Char's clit with my tongue as buried three fingers to the hilt, then felt Peter push deeply inside me as he growled into my neck, "I love seein' your fingers disappear inside Char, Kitten. Let me watch as ya fuck her, please."
I backed up a bit, making slow circles with my thumb as I pushed my fingers in and out of Char. I moaned, "Fuck, that is beautiful, isn't it? Ungh, deeper, Peter."
He shifted my legs wider, then thrust just millimeters from my cervix, rotating slowly until he was brushing up against it with every motion. I cried out as curled my fingers in Char, then pinched her clit. We both came at the same time, with Peter following only a few rotations behind. During my screaming orgasm, I faintly heard the sound of Carlisle, Jasper, and Edward also cumming.
A few minutes later, Peter gently picked me up, then stood me as I noticed our three voyeurs entering the shower with us. We all tenderly washed each other, then got out and dried off.
We went back into the bedroom once done. I grabbed the white gauze and crochet sun dress I met the wolves in at the treaty line. I really wished I had one in my eye color, then thought back to the vision of me snapping my fingers and my outfit changing. I wondered if I could do it now.
I closed my eyes to picture a green version, but the crochet was different. It was the vine and flower embroidery of my colors. I pictured it on my body, hugging all the right places to make me look like a true Earth Goddess. I snapped my fingers, instantly feeling the sensation of fabric falling onto my frame.
Everyone gasped as I opened my eyes. I ran to the mirror in the closet. Sure enough, it was exactly as I pictured. Edward's phone rang, then I heard him say, "I don't know how it happened, Ali. She just closed her eyes, snapped her fingers, and it fell onto her body perfectly. I know you just made it... yes, I know it was surprise. I don't know... here, you tell her."
Edward handed me the phone, so I said, "Hey, Ali, what's up?"
She growled, "What's. Up?! I just made that dress for you. How did you know, and how did you get it from my sewing room to on your body, Missy?"
I chuckled, "Ali, slow down. I love you, Sweetie. I didn't know you made it. I was just holding the sun dress I met the wolves in that morning, wishing I had a green one. I closed my eyes and pictured a green version, but the crochet was the vine and flower embroidery we talked about. I remembered a vision I had that I could just snap my fingers and my clothes would change. I pictured me in the dress, then snapped my fingers. I didn't know it would actually work, nor did I know you had made what I pictured. It's truly a work of art. Better than I envisioned, Ali. Thank you so much."
She huffed, then said, "Well, since you didn't know, I guess I can let it slide... this time. Just watch those powers, Missy."
I giggled, "I love you, Ali. We'll be there in a flash, so you can see it for yourself."
I handed the phone back to Edward, then went out to my mates and Carlisle. They were all wide-eyed as I explained, "In the battlefield meditation. The vision of the intruder that spoke a funny language that we caught from Maria's camp? I remember that I walked back inside the house after I dispatched the shifter teams to catch the slimy bastard. I closed my eyes, snapped my fingers, and my clothes changed themselves. I remembered that vision a minute ago, then wondered if I envisioned this dress, if it would work. Well, obviously it did. I didn't know the dress actually existed, though, so I don't know if it was because it actually did exist that it came to me, or because I wanted it to."
Carlisle laughed in disbelief, "Jesus, Honey. You just teleported a dress onto your body with just a snap of your fingers, yet you act as if that's common. That's a very rare gift, Bella. The only other teleporter is noted in the ancient archives in Volterra. You can't let anyone out of our immediate group know that you can do that. The Volturi always wanted to have a teleporter. We'll have to see what your limits are, but it has to be discreetly. Let us get dressed real quick, then we'll head to the house. I'm sure Eleazar will have a few things to say on your vampiric gifts."
I nodded, then put on a green thong from my lingerie drawer before dropping down next to Jake on the floor. "Jake, did you let the elders know my turning was complete?"
He nodded, then Edward translated, "Yes, he relayed it to Quil through the mind link, and Quil informed them. Sam already knew, as he kept track through the whole process. Sam wishes to know if it's safe for the whole pack to travel over with the elders and Charlie. They all want to see you, but do not want to wait until morning. Once they speak to you, they'll go home to rest from their long ritual session."
I nodded while looking at Jake, "Yes... stay in one group to be safe, but there won't be an attack on them or the protection fields. The rez residents will still all have the feeling of not wanting to be outside the protective field, so they’ll be safe, too. They can come as soon as they are all gathered in one location. I don't want any of them traveling separately."
Jake nodded, then everyone informed me they were ready. Jake turned to belly-crawl out the bedroom door after licking my palm. We all followed.
As Jake stood up to his full height, everyone gasped again. I chuckled in response, "Jake went through a growth spurt during my change. As I got stronger, so did he. He is now the biggest, baddest wolf ever, and none of the other shifter leaders will challenge him for rights to lead my shifter army. None of the other shifters would beat him in a fight. The power he possesses in one of his paws would down a shifter three times his size. He has to be uber strong to be my protector... don't ya, Jakey?"
Jake barked a laugh as Edward said, "Yeah, she's good at those ego boosts, isn't she?"
Jake nodded, then bent down to lick my palm. Since he was so much bigger now, I just settled for hugging his front leg. I had the urge to feel the wind in my hair, so I took off towards the house, calling back to them, "What are you waiting for, Slowpokes?"
They started running to catch up to me. Jake ran by my side, but no one else caught up with us. I laughed, then stopped suddenly. Jake skidded to a halt, the others stopping inches from my back. Jasper kissed my shoulder as he said, "Darlin', you're faster then Edward... and you know he's the fastest among us. If you were a normal newborn, he should have been able to easily keep up with you. You've got a lot of secrets hiding in there, don't you?"
He nuzzled my neck, so I chuckled. I started running again, dodging through trees, giggling the whole way. It was amazing. No matter how fast I went, I still saw so clearly... and so far. "God, what people wouldn't do for eyesight like this. It's incredible, Jake. Everything is so clear... so crisp. It's like that Quileute ritual Quil did to enhance clarity of mind during the vision quest, but a thousand times better. Wow. I can't believe I remembered that. It was... 10 years ago? Wow."
We stopped at the back of the house, where Alice was waiting with a smile. I ran to her, twirling her around. I whispered, "I'm sorry I ruined your surprise, Ali. I can tell you honestly, though, that it'll be one of my favorites."
She kissed my cheek with a chuckle, "I'm glad you like it, Sweetie. I'll change the crochet on the white one, then I'll make a red and blue for you, too. We got the shaman outfit complete. It's wrapped up, safely stowed in my suitcase for the trip. I have other outfits for you, lingerie for under your bottoms, and a couple outfits for Char. They can be packed before we go."
I nodded as I let her down, then walked to Esme, Emmett, and Rose. I kissed each of their cheeks, then said, "You all didn't worry too much, did you?"
Esme nodded, then they all surrounded me in a hug. I breathed my love for them before saying aloud, "Carlisle and Edward took excellent care of me and the twins... who I know the names for now. I had to meditate for the duration of my change. Visions... and a shit-ton of them. There’s a lot we all need to talk about, so we should begin."
They all kissed my temple, then we headed inside, Jasper weaving his fingers with mine on the way. I sat in Jasper's lap in the comfy chair in the living room, Peter and Char on either side of my legs. Everyone else found a spot on the floor or the furniture, while Jake laid beside the chair on the floor.
Once everyone settled, I said hello to each of the Denali clan, then looked to each of my lovers. They all nodded, so I took a deep breath, then said, "Carmen, Eleazar, Kate, and Tanya. I have something to tell all of you. I hope you will listen before you judge. That's all I ask."
They each nodded, so I continued, "My mates and I are intimate with the rest of the Cullen family. We did not expect it to happen, but with me needing to have someone feed from me so often, my mates were feeling too full. Feeding would have become a burden to them. Alice and Edward were the first we brought in for feedings, and it ultimately went further than just feeding. Then, when I had my blackout, Edward and Alice were gone, but it had been too long since someone took from me. Carlisle knew my milk was sweeter during an orgasm, so he tried to arouse me. He wouldn't touch me, but he was doing a good job with just teasing my love bites. I finally got so frustrated that I told him to either call his mate to join him and make me orgasm, or I'd let Peter do it.”
With a sly smirk towards Carlisle, I continued, “He called Esme, of course. They both fed from me and we made love then. Rose and Emmett happened before the water show. I had a really hard time not showing my feelings for them during the whole cliff celebration. It ate at me severely. We had originally agreed to keep it quiet, for fear of them being in more danger if the wrong person found out. They could be used as pawns for the enemy if my relationship with them got out. When we were all at the beach, I broke down. I couldn't handle it anymore, so I had Jasper spread the word to all of them to meet us at the cabin. I needed to find out if they would all be willing to go public with the risks. I couldn't handle being torn apart from the inside every time we were in public and I wanted to hold or kiss one of them. They all agreed."
I took a deep breath, then said, "Listen. I know it's not the norm, but I think someone close to me had it right. I think this is why I was so close to each of them before any of this goddess stuff came about. To help you understand, Jake's pack couldn't stand that I was dating a vampire when I was with Edward. To them at that point, The Cullens were just as bad as any other vampire. They didn't take the chance to get to know them, so I was pretty much everything they were against happening. Yet, even with that, none of the pack or the elders could shun me or stay away from me... especially Jake. We had to be near each other even before all this came to light. Of course, Jake doesn't feed from me, we aren't intimate, but he is my protector. You see him now... the physical proof of my connection with him is in his height, strength and power boost. He gained that during my change through the strengthening of our connection.”
I looked around at everyone, then said seriously, “To get back to the point, I think my inner self always knew I would need the Cullens to feed from me... that I would have a deep connection to them all. With feeding from me being an intimate act, it's not far fetched to think that it would go further than that. I want you to know that I truly love them, and would not come forward if I felt the risk was any greater than it is for them already being known as a connection to me. Victoria knows that each of them helped rid the world of James, so they are already targets. Her army was originally started because she knew she would have to go through them to get to me. I will protect each of them just as I would protect my father or my mates. Please know that."
The room went silent, then slowly I saw a smile form on Tanya's face. She smirked at me, "Psshh… and people said I was a succubus. You're the ultimate, Baby."
I laughed, then asked, "You're not mad?"
Carmen said with a soft smile, "Ninguna Diosa Dulce. Nosotros no somos desagradados. Es una hermosa cosa que usted hace para esta familia. Nosotros nunca podríamos ser trastornados acerca de un amor nacido del regalo que da a cada uno de ellos."
I gaped, "Holy shit. How did I instinctively know you just said 'No Sweet Goddess. We are not displeased. It is a beautiful thing you do for this family. We could never be upset about a love born of the gift you give to each of them,' in European dialect Spanish? Am I an instant linguist now?"
Everyone chuckled, but Carlisle asked, "You didn't know much Spanish before, I take it?"
I shook my head no, then Eleazar said to the room, "It must have something to do with her goddess nature. I see much from her vampiric nature, but nothing of her goddess nature. Quite an extraordinary creature you are, Bella. No we are not mad or upset. I understand why you wished to keep it private for protection reasons, but you are correct. The risk is not much, if any, greater now. If word does get to Victoria, the danger is still the same. Now, what of the other things you wanted to discuss?"
I smiled. After taking another breath and relaxing into Jasper, I said, "During my change, I had to meditate for the duration. I had many visions... some relating to tactical things, battles, and strategies. Some were glimpses of actual battle scenes, some of future events, and some of the Volturi plannings. That is what I wish to speak about next.”
He nodded, so I explained, “One of my visions showed Aro, Caius, and Marcus in the castle's study. Some time after the Seattle battle, Aro will get word of it... know it was my doing. He'll know you're with me, so he'll call on Demetri to track you, to find me through you. You'll not live through it if he finds us. We must work on my mental shield. If I can shield you, Demetri won't be able to track you. We'll be safe. If they find us before we're ready for them, we perish. We'll need to start on that as soon as we get back from our shaman trip. There is much I need to speak with the shaman about, too. Can you work up some tests to run once we get back? We need to test and strengthen my powers, but I also need to fight without them. We don't know if we'll come against someone who is a power nullifier. I don't know if the Goddess powers would be working with a nullifier. Who knows who Aro has been able to get and keep a secret."
He nodded, "Yes, Young Goddess. That is an excellent idea, and one of the many reasons I am here... to help you learn of your powers and figure out how to access them easily."
I smiled in acknowledgment, then said, "Thank you, Eleazar. I know I have some sort of teleportation gift, as well as both my physical and mental shields. Other than that, I don't know."
He smiled, "Oh, Dear One. You have so much more than that, but now is not the time. We'll begin when you get back."
I looked to Esme, "When are the cabins supposed to be delivered?"
She smiled, "First thing in the morning. I went ahead and ordered several. One is a larger three bedroom, that will be used for you, your mates, Edward and Alice when you get back. The reason, is because it will be easier for Alice if she can use one of the rooms for her sewing studio. The other will be their bedroom, and you'll have the master with your mates. The master even has a sitting room off it that has full view of the room, so Jake will have plenty of room to stretch out while still being close to you."
I breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Esme. I know Jake hasn't complained, but I really think he would be more comfortable if we had more room for him to stretch out."
Jake licked my palm, so I stroked his muzzle, "I love you too, Jake. Esme, will you keep the cabin we're currently using for vampires or another shifter group?"
She smiled. "I got all three bunkhouses for the tribes, not knowing how many would be coming exactly, then I ordered three and two bedrooms for vampires. Your cabin will probably go to the Irish coven."
I nodded, "Speaking of which, I know what the last three tribes of the nine are. The first is an Amazon Shipibo tribe of Great Horned Owls. The second is the Australian Malgana tribe of Red Foxes. The last... they're so beautiful, Esme... is a Siberian Chuvan tribe of White Tigers."
Everyone gasped. I said in response, "I know. When I saw them, they looked so majestic and regal. So beautiful. There was one that was completely white... no stripes. I think he was the leader. Jake nodded to him when we were formally presenting our sons to everyone."
I grinned widely, "That reminds me, the names for the twins. Jasper's son is Jaiden Nicholas, and Peter's is Preston Alexander. I don't know how we ever came up with them, but when I heard them in the vision, it felt right. My mates agree that they are good names, so that's what we're going with. Now we have something to call them instead of babies or twins."
Carmen said happily, "Very strong names, Young Goddess. Fitting for sons of these two. That's for sure."
I laughed, "I agree. I can just see these two teaching them battle tactics as infants, then as soon as they start walking, teaching them fighting stances."
Everyone laughed, but Peter mumbled, "There's nothin’ wrong with preparin’ ‘em early."
I giggled as I kissed the top of his head, "Honey, we have time... let them be babies for a while before you bombard them with all things fight related. They'll have enough of that later in life. I want them to have a little time of just being babies and kids. Not everything can be about the fight, or they won't know love like we have. I want them to love and be loved by mates in their lives, too. Remember, we're stronger when we're with our mates."
He nodded, "I know, Kitten. Just wishful thinkin'."
I chuckled, then we heard several heartbeats and wolf paws alongside a car pulling down the driveway.
I raced to the door. Just as Charlie got out of the car, I swung him up on my back. "Hey, Dad. I can give you piggyback rides now, like you used to give me... cool, huh?"
He laughed loudly, then asked, "Sure, Princess, but should you do that being pregnant?"
Everyone agreed as I said, "Dad, you literally feel as light as a feather used to in my hand. I barely even feel you up there. Wanna go for a ride while Jake stretches his legs?"
He nodded, so I called, "Come on, Jake. Let's stretch our legs for a few."
I wrapped Charlie's arms around my neck, then held his outer thighs as I said, "Clasp your ankles, Dad, and hold on tight. If it gets to be too much, duck your head into the back of my shoulder, or tell me to stop."
He nodded, so I took off toward the back yard in a flash, assuring my mates that we would stay well within the protected zone.
Charlie was squealing like he was on a rollercoaster. I got to full speed as we hit the treeline in the back yard. Jake and I wove through trees effortlessly. I slowed down when we got near the cabin.
When we reached it, I gently stopped, then asked, "Dad, you okay?"
He laughed, "That was awesome. I can never speed, being a cop, so that was ridiculously cool. That was better than riding Embry wolf back! Wow. Speaking of which, how did you get so big in the last day, Jake? You're like your old self plus a third."
I giggled, "Let's get you back to Sue, then I'll explain everything. By the way, Dad. I didn't register what you said on the cliff until I spoke to Billy. He confirmed that you and the elders knew everything. We've decided to go public with it, but you and I will sit down to talk before you leave."
He kissed the back of my head, "I'm glad to hear it, Princess. I heard about your breakdown on the beach. I know it was hurting you not to be able to express how you felt for each of them. You shouldn’t have to go through life hiding your love for them."
I nodded, "It tore me up, Dad... completely shredded me."
He whispered, "That's all over now, Bells. Let's get back so you can officially tell the elders, then you can cuddle with any of them you feel like."
I smiled as he tightened his grip, then took off like a bat out of hell. I giggled at one point, grabbing onto a thick tree limb. I flipped myself up, poising my feet just right in a crouch on it, making Charlie gasp as Jake barked a laugh. I landed lightly on my feet as I hopped down, then kept running.
When we got to the back yard, I slowed to a stop right next to Sue, pecking her cheek lightly, "Hi, Sue."
She jumped, then scolded, "Jesus, Bella. Stop that, or you'll give me a heart attack!"
I put my hand over my mouth to stifle my giggle, "I'm sorry, Sue. I forget that I don't make a lot of noise when I move now... and that I move a hell of alot faster than before."
She laughed as Charlie slid down my back, trying to get his feet again, "Just slow down around the humans, Sweetie. Charlie, did you like your ride?"
Charlie stood straight after a second to peck Sue's lips lightly, "A very good ride. It was so cool. The speed and everything blurring as you move through the forest. She never hit one thing, though."
I laughed, "Dad, that's because things don't blur for me. I see just as clearly and sharply when I run as when I'm standing still. My vision is like a million times more defined than 20/20 now. I can see minute details and crisp edges of the leaves at the very tops of that tree way over there."
I pointed to one at the edge of the yard, causing Charlie’s eyes to widen significantly. I nodded, so he said, "Wow. It must be so much different. Is it hard adjusting?"
I shook my head, "My body's been preparing me for this day for a long time, Dad. I just feel right... whole, finally. Does that make sense?"
He laughed with a nod. "Sue, why don't you and the elders come inside for a few minutes. I know this cool air must be starting to chill you."
She nodded gratefully, so I asked Esme to start a fire in the living room. The fire was already going by the time we all made it inside. Esme sat large fluffy pillows near the fire for them to sit at. They all sat immediately while thanking Esme.
When they were settled, I started in right away. "Sam, I'm not mad. Please know that. You did what you had to, to feel that the rez was secure and keep an eye on the wolves here. I said earlier... my only wish was that I wouldn't have been blindsided by all of the elders and Charlie knowing. It's fine, though. I'm saying all of this, because we've all decided to go public with our relationships. Yes, my mates and I are intimate with the rest of the Cullen family. That does not lessen what I feel for my mates one bit. It's a different love than I feel for my mates, but a love all the same. We told the Denali coven just before you got here. Also... Charlie. You'll be happy to know your grandsons now have names. A vision I had during my change told me. Jasper's son is Jaiden Nicholas, and Peter's is Preston Alexander."
Charlie smiled widely, almost not able to contain his excitement, saying, "Really, Bells? Oh, that's wonderful. You know where their middle names come from?"
I shook my head, so he said, "Nicholas was your grandfather's middle name on your mother's side. Alexander was my father's middle name. Their middle names come from both of their grandfathers on your side."
I smiled, "Wow, I can't believe I didn't remember their middle names. Jazz, Peter? Do you know if Jaiden or Preston mean anything in your human families?"
They both nodded their heads as it clicked, then Jasper said, "My grandfather's middle name was Jaiden."
Peter cut in with, "My grandfather's was Preston. It didn't even click until you asked."
I smiled widely. "Now we know how they got their names. On to the next order of business... Ali you need your sketch pad. The one you're using for my visions... not the one for outfits."
She nodded before dashing up the stairs. She was back in seconds, so I explained, "During my change, I found out not only what the last three tribes were, but also saw visions of many vampires. Most I got a good feeling from, but there were six that gave me a really uneasy feeling every time I saw their pictures. It showed them to me more than once, interspersed with the other vampire pictures. Those six were the only ones I saw more than once, and each one really made me feel uneasy. We can not trust these vampires for anything. It has to be a 'capture first, ask questions later' deal with these six. We can't let them get away alive. Killing them is last resort only, but if it comes to killing them or them getting away, go for the kill immediately. Do not hesitate. Ali, are you ready?"
She nodded, so I closed my eyes.
I pulled up the six head-to-toe pictures in my mind, then sent them one at a time to Alice. She gasped at each one, but quickly drew the image. When she was done with one, I would go on to the next. They were all color drawings, very detailed. These would be good to show the shifters.
I told Ali to write the name on the bottom of each picture, then had her write where they were from and if they had a known power. She handed me the sketch book, which I handed it to Eleazar. "Anything you can tell me about these would be helpful."
He nodded before looking at the sheets. He nodded to the ones with Felix, Demetri, and Jane. "Well, you have them right so far. Felix doesn't necessarily have a power, but he's strong like Emmett. Extremely strong. Jane is sadistic about her power. She's a pain dealer. She can mentally make you feel the worst pain imaginable. I've seen vampires lose their minds from being tortured by her for days with just her gift. If she happened to get into a shifter, all of them would go down with the mind link. All the more reason to work on your shields.”
He seemed to think for a second before saying, “I have a feeling that if you kept Jake's mind protected, all the rest would be, too, because of the mind link. Any mind he is connected with would be protected. That's a huge bonus to our side, with how many of our number that would cover. We'll have to test it out with Edward's gift. Since he can't read you, if you shield Jake, Edward shouldn’t be able to read him or the other shifters. If the experiment works, we're good.”
The elders smiled widely at that, then he continued, “As for Demetri, he's a very gifted tracker. His gift is mental, too. He goes by the unique energy frequency each vampire has. If he meets you once, he would be able to track you a thousand years from now. Since vampires have perfect recall, it would be nothing for him to recall my signature in order to track me. My question is, with the protection fields you have set... would they block him?"
I thought for a second. "Yes. The field gives off it's own energy signature, nothing else. He won't detect you if you stay inside a protection field, but my worry is travel. Any time you went outside of the field, I would have to shield you. With even the slightest slip of my shield, your energy signature would be in the open."
He nodded. "We'll have to make sure we're able to travel shielded before we leave for Texas, and that I don't leave the protective field before then."
I nodded, so he looked to the other sketches. Nothing stood out on any of them, so he handed the pad to the elders.
Sam was the first to look through them, noting each face carefully. He handed the pictures to the elders. They looked before handing the pictures to Carlisle. The Cullen family gathered around Carlisle to see for themselves.
Rose gasped at one of the first pictures, so I said as I walked over to her, "What is it, Rose?"
She shook her head. "He's... well, I thought he was a friend. I was the one that called him to see if he knew anything. He doesn't have any abilities that I know of. He said he had heard rumors, but didn't know where everything was going down. If word of Prophecy and Messenger reached him before I called him, he knew exactly where everything was happening... which means he lied. I told him I had heard the rumor when Emmett and I were vacationing in North Dakota, but we didn't know where it was happening either. We each said we would let the other know if we heard anything more. That was it. I'm so sorry, Angel. I didn't know. I swear I wouldn't have said anything at all if I would have known."
I wrapped my arms around her, whispering as I wove my fingers in her hair and brought her forehead to mine, "Shh, Sweet Girl. I know. It was something that would have eventually happened anyway. We just need to make sure all the shifters and trustworthy vampires get a good look at the picture, to make sure he's caught when he finds us. I don't relish taking prisoners, but we won't kill unless it's unavoidable. This isn't your fault, Sweet Girl. Don't beat yourself up over this... promise me."
She nodded, so I kissed her nose. She hugged me tightly, then let me go with a peck on the lips. I noticed Charlie and Sue smiling, but I let it go. They looked to the other pictures, though no others were called by any of the vampires in attendance. None had gifts either.
Emmett hugged me to him, kissed my neck, then whispered, "Thanks, Little Bit. Rosie would have beat herself up for decades over that, if you hadn't said anything."
I nodded as I snuggled into his broad chest, "I know... and I couldn't let her do that."
He kissed the top of my head, then I looked to the room. "Is there anything you would like to go over before I go on a hunt?"
Quil nodded, then said, "The invocation. Can you repeat exactly what you said translated in English? I want to see if you translate it correctly."
I nodded then thought for a second, "As I stood next to Jake, I said, 'All four stars in this place be, combined to call the Fifth to me. By the four made one, I call you forth. By spirits' song, I call you in.' At the northern, or earth point, I said, 'By forest tree and mountain dark, by bone and flesh and star of north, by our bodies, by our life, spirits green I call you forth. From the outer darkness, I conjure earth.' Then at the eastern, or air point, I said, 'By rushing wind and gentle breeze, by rising sun where things begin, by our thoughts and our minds, spirits silver now come in. From the whirlwind, I conjure air.' At the southern, or fire point, I said, 'By warmth of fire and dancing flame, by white-hot star and cauldron bright, by passion, will, and quickened blood, the spirits red I call this night. From the eternal flames, I conjure fire.' At the western, or water point, I said, 'By the rain and by the flood, by the tide and by the moon, by our laughter and our tears, I summon forth the spirits blue. From the aquatic abyss, I conjure water.' Then I went back to Jake and called the same thing as before next to him... once in Latin, then as the Quileute spirit song died down, once in English. All of the elements got huge and blindingly bright over my head, then I felt like my whole chest opened wide before the colors rushed into my body. I felt the power and the invocation working its way inside me. It lifted me off the ground, twirling me in circles as it settled in my body, then I was on the floor in front of Jake. I knew it worked, so I told Jake to take me to Jasper."
Quil nodded, looking pleased by what I told him. "You were very careful with your wording. Did it take you long to come up with the ritual?"
I laughed. "No, ummm... It came to me in a vision. Then when I actually stood in each spot, the words just flowed out of me. I don't consciously know Latin. I never took Latin or tried to teach it to myself. Everything I've ever said in Latin has come from instinct, but I knew what it meant as I said it."
He smiled, "It's the goddess. I expect she will know many languages, which you will be able to tap into as needed. Your translation was perfect, so that proves you do know exactly what you say. Latin is the Goddess' choice for spells and powerful incantations, so if you speak Latin at all, always be mindful of your wording. You don't want another drain to happen like last time. Always keep your energy level to fullest you can... speaking of which, how much higher did your full capacity go with your change?"
I smiled, "Triple. It tripled from my pre-change level."
The elders looked at me wide-eyed, then Sam asked, “I take it you are not displaying normal newborn behavior at all?"
Jasper and Peter both choked out a laugh, so I smacked them upside the head. I heard a muttered, "Sorry, Kitten," and "Sorry, Darlin'," then Char took over.
"No, Sam. A newborn needs to feed as soon as they awaken. She has not yet had a drop of blood or gathered any energy. She's displaying behavior of a centuries-old, controlled vampire... like Carlisle. I'd venture to say she could work in a hospital with him, too. With so many heartbeats around her right now, no matter if they belong to a shifter or not, a typical newborn would be absolutely rabid until they were at least three months old... and that's with training. Yet, here she sits as calm as a cucumber."
Sam said seriously, "Very impressive, Sister. The Goddess in you is quite strong indeed. I look forward to seeing you train after you get back from North Dakota. Please have a safe trip."
I went over to kneel by Sam. I put my arms around him as I said, "We will. Is everything set with the pack while we're gone?"
He nodded, "Quil will be staying here, so he and I will rotate the pack in three rounds again. Any round that's here will help the Cullens and Denalis with the construction of the cabins. We agree that no one coming here to aide us should be without proper shelter. Any grocery shopping can be done when you get back. We're going to minimize the amount of times that anyone is out of the safe zones."
I nodded, "That's a good idea. Give Emily a kiss for me. I'll visit her first chance I get when we get back. I'm hoping we can get the shaman meeting done and be back here really soon. I don't like being separated from everyone."
Sam hugged me tight, then Quil said, "We should be going, so you can feed and gather your energy. Jake, remember to pray for the spirits of your kills before you hunt."
Jake bowed his head to Quil, then whined. Edward said, "Jake thinks you should drink some donated blood before you hunt. I agree, Sweetheart. You don't want to take a risk with us feeding from you."
I nodded, "I think two should do. Charlie's and Sue's should wait until right before the babies are born. Can you get me some and heat it for me?"
He kissed my temple, then dashed up to Carlisle's study.
"Dad, can we have that talk now?" He smiled as I took his hand. I led him into the kitchen, so we sat down at the bar.
When we were settled, he said, "They love you... and I can see you love each of them. As long as you and your three mates are on the same page, I see no harm in what's happening. It'll keep your group tightly bound, plus you'll be able to nourish them. They seemed more relaxed tonight, compared to a lot of times the elders and I have been in their presence. I think that has to do with them not feeling the slightest bit of thirst. I think it's a good thing, Princess. Your needs and theirs are met. If a love was born through it, all the better."
I hugged him, "Thank you, Dad. I was so worried when this first happened, afraid you wouldn't accept it... that you would think badly of it. I don't want to disappoint you. You mean so much to me... I just don't want your feelings for me to change because of all of this. It was such a natural progression, that I didn't even consider the possibility that what was happening was wrong. How can it be, when we all love each other?"
Charlie smiled, "Exactly, Princess. You all love each other. Anything you do together intimately with someone you love, isn't wrong as long as all parties feel the same way."
We smiled at each other, then I said, "Dad, I know you will, but let me fuss for a minute. I need you to stay close to Sue and the pack while I'm gone. I can't risk anything happening to you. It would kill me, Dad. Promise me you'll stay inside the protective field, and be with the wolves during travel. If you aren't in reaching distance of a pack member or Sam when you travel, get there. I don't care if you have to piggyback. I want you stuck like glue to a wolf. Promise me, please."
Edward had come in with the blood, and started heating it. Charlie cupped my cheek, then whispered, "I promise, Princess. I will be stuck so close to a wolf anytime I'm outside the protection field, that no one would know it's two people instead of one. I promise to stay safe, Princess. You be safe, too."
I smiled, "I will. Peter will automatically take us the safest route. We're gonna stay as far away from Seattle as we can. I have a feeling we're going to do a big U from here to Olympia, over to Yakima, up to Ellensburg, then take 90 over as far as we can, hitting 94 from there. That'll take us into North Dakota, but I don't know where we need to go from there."
He nodded, "That sounds like a plan. You just follow your instincts, soak up all the info this shaman gives you, then come back to us safely."
Edward handed me an opaque cup with a lid and straw, so I smelled the end of the straw. I shrugged, causing Charlie to laugh, "Well, we know you aren't phased by an open wound if you can shrug at a whole cup full of human blood."
I smiled as Edward kissed my temple, "She's a special one, Charlie. That's for sure."
I leaned into him, so he kissed my neck. Charlie cleared his throat, then said, "Can I ask a question?"
I smiled, "Sure... just be prepared for what the answer could be. I won't lie to you, so if you don't really want the answer..."
He laughed, "Alright, Princess. Point taken. My question is, was it weird when you two..."
I looked up to Edward with a smile, then he pecked my lips softly. I looked back to Charlie, "Not at all. I had always wondered, but it never went past a very chaste kiss before. With me being his singer... meaning my blood smelled especially delicious to him... we were always careful. But he told me that night, that he always wanted to. It was like a gift you knew you couldn't have, then finally getting it. You savor the moment."
Edward nodded into my neck, adding his own perspective, "Charlie, I knew she wasn't mine to have from day one. She was always Jasper's. I couldn't be the one to take her virginity. It wasn't mine to have. She was always supposed to give that particular gift to Jasper. There were so many times when I almost broke down and made love to her. I wanted to. I truly loved her, and still do. My mate is Alice... always will be... but that doesn't mean I didn't love Bella immensely, even then. When Bella and her mates decided to bring Alice and I into their intimate relationship, I wanted to cry. I felt like I would finally be able to show Bella how much I always loved her. Alice felt the same way.”
Edward kissed my neck tenderly, then looked at Charlie, saying, “It was a very special night, and there wasn't any weirdness for anyone involved."
Charlie smiled, "Thank you for clarifying. I just want you to be happy, Princess."
I kissed his cheek before replying, "I know, Dad. They make me happy. Each one of them brings something different to my life, and they make me extremely happy. I'm sure my mates would tell you the same thing."
I felt arms wrap around me to join Edward's on my stomach, then a kiss on the other side of my neck as Peter said, "We sure would, Kitten. We wouldn't have it any other way. It feels right. Now stop talkin' and drink. The Denalis are gettin' restless in there. They wanna hunt."
I nodded, then took a big gulp of my drink. It tasted alright, but it wasn't anything special. "I definitely won't crave this... that's for sure. It's okay, but it doesn't call to me."
Peter chuckled as Edward kissed my temple. I finished my drink quickly, then we all gathered in the living room again. The elders were getting ready to say goodbye, so I hugged each of them, then said, "I'll have Jake notify someone in wolf form as soon as we get back to the state line, since I know at least one wolf will always be tracking our progress through the link. That way you'll have word that we're almost home."
They nodded, then we walked out. The pack was all waiting patiently, so I smiled while addressing them, "The transformation went extremely well. The twins and myself are all perfect. The twins got much stronger during my change, and they are healthy as can be. I'll be leaving soon with the group going to North Dakota. If you are among that group, I'll be taking your bags into the living room. You're welcome to shower, change, and eat before we head out. Esme has packed snacks for the ride, plus we'll end up stopping to get you food, too. All of you not going on the trip, thank you for helping with the cabin setups. They should be here in a few hours, so there should be no problem having everything hooked up and running by the time my group gets back. Thank you all again. Please be safe."
I walked with Charlie to Sam's car, hugged him, then took the bags from Sam before they all loaded in. Seth and Paul both stayed when all but one round of the pack left, as they were going with Embry, Leah, Jake, and us on the trip.
As I walked inside with the bags, I smirked at Carlisle. He raised an eyebrow to me, so I mouthed, "After the hunt."
He smiled widely while nodding, then went to find Esme. Once the bags we put down, I looked at Tanya with a smirk, "You ready, Chica? I don't know about you, but I'm damn hungry."
They all laughed, then Tanya said, "Sure, my little suculento diosa."
I laughed loudly, "Succubus goddess, huh? I'll have to keep that nickname in mind. Are we headed over to the mountain?"
She agreed with a nod, "It'll be easier to hunt there. You want the energy from our kills, right?"
I shook my head, "Jake's going to hunt too, so I'll be taking the energy from his kills today. He doesn't feel right about phasing back yet, plus he's hunted in this form before. Is that gonna be a problem?"
She shook her head. "No way... that'll give us a chance to see him in real action. I have a feeling we'll wait to hunt just to watch the two of you. Let's get going."
I grabbed Jasper and Peter by the hand as Jake led the way.