Chapter Nine - Part Two

Reasoning with Jane and Alec

As they all set off deep into the forest, they walked in silence. Halfway through they stopped for a moment to go over some battle plans before splitting up.

Amazon, Egyptian and the Nomads plus Maggie followed Bella and Edward, the rest Denalis and the vampire hybrids and Vladimir accompanied the Cullen's with Jacob, Renesmee and Ateara close by.

Now that Ateara has matured he is able to have full control of his shield and to absorb any gifts being used but within a certain distance, in which Bella already knows about. Also this way Ateara can also keep his group hidden from view.

Both groups got to their locations and they anxiously waited as Alice kept a close watch on what Jane and Alec decided.

"Edward, what's going on?" Bella asked

"Not too sure, seems like Alice can't get a good reading on Jane and Alec at the moment, but I'm sure they are planning something" Edward responded

"Don't suppose you know what they are planning do you?" Maggie asked

"If he knew he would have said wouldn't he. The Cullen's are known to be careful especially when they do not want to provoke any violence. Also they are almost always prepared for anything that happens" Zafrina answered back looking from Maggie to Edward.

"Thank you Zafrina," Edward said gracefully. Then Edwards' face changed and Bella knew exactly that Jane was in range.

"Edward! What is their first move" Bella asked, Edward looked at her and said "I don't know Alec is blanking their minds, they are walking together as always and are ready to attack, so I suggest you put your shield up"

As soon as Bella's shield was up, Ateara sensed it and he knew exactly what to do and did the same. Just like Bella was able to keep his loved ones hidden till Jane and Alec had approached the forest. They were still walking through when Jane stopped as Ateara revealed what he was hiding and she started to speak.

"So Carlisle, we meet again, but I don't see the others" Jane said disappointingly

"Jane, we sure do, I think I know why you are here, but we do not wish to fight you as you will only lose anyway" said Carlisle

"You are also greatly outnumbered" Jacob added

"By a lot" said a voice in the distance, Jane and Alec then looked around "Who said that?" Alec shouted.

Edward walked out with Bella's shield still around him then she slowly revealed the rest of the covens, Jane and Alec saw what happened and were pleased they actually came.

"Ah! Edward and Bella there you two are, we have been wondering where you been" said Alec smirking "Now you will die suffering" as he released his vapours, then Jane stopped him and said "Brother, she will have her shield up, why don't you try the other group"

So Alec turned on the spot and released his vapours, but as it got closer it stopped and disappeared. Alec was surprised and looked at Jane.

"We will see about that, let's see if he can stop mine, Pain..." Jane said, but nothing happened.

"You see Jane and Alec you can't harm us" Edward said, smiling at Bella and looking in Ateara's and Jacob's direction.

Jacob looked at Renesmee and put one hand on Ateara's shoulder, he was about to cause pain to Alec but Carlisle stopped him "Ateara stop, just wait a minute, remember we are better than this we do not want violence"

"But they have done bad things to the ones we love and support" said Ateara

"I know they have but we also have to decide what's more important, revenge or keeping loved ones happy"

"Ok Carlisle"

So they all turned around and walked away leaving Jane and Alec still standing there, Jane said "Think you know what to do", Alec nodded and released his vapours as Jane attempted to cause Pain. Ateara, quick on his feet, turned around and used their own gifts on them and eventually killed them. Edward and Bella set them on fire to burn for eternity.

The shields were finally down and they all had matters to discuss to who will take over the Volturi position, Benjamin stepped up and said "Who do we trust? Who is always fair and honest? More importantly, who do we respect?"

Everyone kept quiet, except for a few whispers, Garrett then spoke out and said "It has to be the Cullen's with Carlisle leading"

"Oh I'm not sure if everyone will completely agree" Carlisle said modestly

"Benjamin and Garrett are right though most of us do actually trust and respect you and you are the only one whose been with the Volturi once, this time you will lead and enforce your own rules" Tanya said encouragingly.

Everyone nodded in agreement, as Edward read everyone's minds and he smiled.

"Thank you everyone for being so kind and encouraging, it is much appreciated"

"Can I just ask, I wouldn't mind joining your coven now that I am on my own" said Vlad.

"Yeah it's not a problem, but what about trying to find more Romanian vampires" Answered Carlisle

"Yeah I am trying, but that's partly why I wanted to join your coven for a while so we can find them together"

"I'm kind of in a similar situation, I want to go back, but there are too many memories, the good and bad, think I need to make some new ones now in a different environment" Maggie said.

"Yeah that's not a bad idea" Esme said, "This is our home so we will be staying put in Forks, we will just have to expand" Carlisle said

"Expanding the Cullen Empire..." He walked in unannounced and spoke again "Jacob, I'm proud of you for sticking with the Cullen's, then again you are literally my flesh and blood"

"Chief, so good to see you again, but why?" Jacob asked

"Well first thing well done getting rid of the Volturi...Ateara, you done well controlling your gifts and you sure have grown mature, secondly more adventures lie ahead for...you...Ateara" Chief Ephraim said.