Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Protecting Maddie

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 31:

Maddie POV

We were on a private jet. I think. I couldn’t really focus on anything beside the blond god sitting across from me. Peter was right. I would make him… work for it? Yeah that’s it. But still. I mean.

I was really hungry once when we were in Spain on one our summer excursions. I was really hungry. We had missed lunch. All I wanted was to pig out on a Quarterpounder with cheese and a large fries from McDonald’s.

Peter argued that there was no McDonalds in Spain. I argued that McDonalds was everywhere. Then we drove to a red light and saw the blessed Golden Arches 4 blocks away. I ate like it was my last meal.

That’s the way I wanted Alexander now. I could gorge myself on him. With ketchup and mustard. I wonder if he would let me pour ketchup and mustard on him. I could lick it off those abs. Oh yeah. I’m a vampire. Still, I bet it would taste good on him.

“So Alex. I’ve been doing a little reading on you on the laptop back there. Could you clarify some things for me?”

Well that snapped my out of my Quarterpounder fantasy. It was stupid anyway. He looked like he had a lot more to offer than a quarter pound. Double meat I bet. Oh shit, I’m licking my lips and Mom just gave me that look.

“I would be glad to tell you anything you would like to know, Pete.”

Peter hates being called Pete. I suppose Alexander doesn’t like being called Alex. When we get married would my last name be Great? Or the Great? Maddie the Awesome. That would be so cool.

“I understand you liked to play for both teams. Switch hitter, heteroflexible, AC DC, equal opportunity lover…”

“Yes, I get the idea of what you mean. The answer is no. I did not like to switch hit as you say.”

“Cause it’s okay if you did. I understand that kinda stuff happened a lot back then. Didn’t you have a boyfriend named Hephaestion?” Peter was smiling. Asshole. I loved him, but God could he be an asshole.

“Hephaestion was my best friend. My brother. My confidant. The one man in a world of deceit and plotting who I could trust with my life. Sort of like Jasper is for you Peter. Are you fucking Jasper? You two ever spend time on Brokeback Mountain when you were camping out on the range?”

“No, I am not and no we did not you little asshole.” Peter gritted out between his teeth.

“I assure you I am straight. I did have three wives you know. And don’t call me little. I am larger than you.”

“We are the same height.”

“I wasn’t talking about height.”

Ouch. That should shut Peter up… he looks like he is about to hit him… damn I love that little grin on Alexander… wait hold up…

“You had three wives? Three?”

“Yes Maddie. It was quite common in my day. Two, I married for political reasons. Only one woman I married for love. Roxanne.”

“Oh.” Okay. Big deal. He has been around for over 2000 years. You didn’t think you were his first did you Maddie?

“What happened to her?”

Damn he looked sad now. Way to bring up the ex, Maddie.

“She was assassinated along with my son. My mother was assassinated as well. After I turned I left my empire to roam the Earth. I felt I didn’t belong there any longer. I was too dangerous. I honestly thought I had left them a stable empire. I should have known better. By the time I returned to see my descendants it had been too late.”

“I’m sorry.”

“It was a long time ago Maddie. Another life. A human life. We all move on.” He smiled at me. But the smile didn’t reach his eyes. Great. I was competing with a 2300 year old ghost. No, I’m his mate. There is no competition. I would not be jealous.

“What about you Maddie? Any special men in your past life?”

Didn’t have to think of that one for long.

“No. I went out on a date once. But he wound up murdered so I kind of swore off the whole institution of dating.”

“Understandable. I would love to take you on a date when we gather your friends from the Romanians. I promise you, I will stay alive.”

“That would be so cool. Not dying on me by itself, would make it the best date I have ever been on. What would you like to do?”

“What would you like to do? We can literally do anything. I have a palace in the Egyptian desert with a lovely view of the Nile River. We could go kayaking. Do you like to Kayak?”

“I never have before. That would be great.”

“Excellent. We can also go horseback riding.”

Oh crap. I’m in love.

“You like horses?”

“I love horses. It seems I lived my adult human life on a horse. I named a city in India once after my favorite horse when he died.”

“Oh that’s so sweet. I haven’t seen my horse in a couple years. I miss her pretty bad.”

“Then horseback riding will definitely be a part of the agenda for our date.”

“Yeah, horseback riding sounds great. We haven’t rode in a while, have we Bella?”

“Uh Peter, a date usually means two people only.” I pointed out.

“Yes Peter. A date means two. If you want them to get to know each other you are going to have to let her go on dates.” Mom said. She understood.

“Excellent! So you don’t mind if I take Maddie to Egypt.”

“Of course not Alexander. But we go with her. You can kayak and horseback ride all you want. We will stay inside.”

“A reasonable concession, Bella. I would never dream of taking Maddie anywhere without you.”

I notice he didn’t say Peter. Judging by the look on Peter’s face he did as well. Deal with it. Maybe if he was a little nicer to Alexander…

“We will be landing in ten minutes. Alice has a limo waiting for us on the tarmac. She is insisting that you two ladies get dressed.” Jasper said waling from the cock pit. Cock… focus Maddie!

“So what is the plan?”

“Plan?” Mom asked.

“Yes. Strategy.”

“Uh Alexander, we aren’t really big on strategy. We kinda just jump into things. I mean that Volturi plan was Mom’s idea and you saw how that turned out.”

Mom glared at me.

“So not my fault Maddie. It was a good plan.”

“If it was so good you wouldn’t have almost gotten killed. Then you run away in the opposite direction from us in some misguided attempt to lead them away from me and nearly got yourself torn apart again. Not cool Mom. You should have led them to us. We could have…”

“Maddie enough.”

“You should have trusted me to handle myself Mom. I could have helped. We all could have.”

I was a little irritated with Mom. She could have been taken from me. It was stupid.

“Back to strategy?” Alexander asked smiling. He had such a beautiful smile.

“I suppose Bella can read the minds of the vampires in the Castle. Find where Garrett and Charlotte are. We go in and get them. Then we leave.”

“I go in.”

“Mom are you out of your mind?” She was not going without me.

“I can turn invisible.”

Say what?

“What are you saying Bella?” Peter asked. Seemed pretty simple to me.

“I absorbed several powers in the castle. I’m still sorting them out but I know one is that I can turn invisible.”

“They can still smell you, Bella.”

“True but I can be sneaky. I have other powers. Escaping should be easy. I think I have a theory on flying. I need to test it but it should work.”

“Flying? Have you lost your fucking mind? You are not flying anywhere. How the hell would you see where you are going if your invisible?”

Uh…

“Peter just because you couldn’t see her wouldn’t mean she couldn’t see.”

“Oh yeah.”

I got it. He really wasn’t dumb. He was just worried.

“Look, we all go in.”

“Nope, Mom and I go in. Mom give me the whole not seeing you power that you got going on.”

“No Maddie.”

“Yes Mom.”

“You aren’t ready for it.”

“I could take it.” I challenged her.

“Try it. You think you are too big to be sent to timeout?”

“Yeah, pretty much. Unless Alexander can come with me?”

“Bella, have you considered that maybe we should all stick together. We know what happens when we split up.” Aunt Alice said walking into the passenger cabin.

“Uh Alice, what were you doing with Jasper in the… cockpit?”

“Learning to fly. Jasper is a great teacher.” She smiled. Uh yeah. I wonder if I should be the one to tell her…

“Alice you got a little something on the side of your mouth.”

Thanks Mom. Aunt Alice wiped her mouth with her hand.

“Oh that’s a bit embarrassing.” Her eyes shot to me. Like I don’t know the Major’s Yankee prisoner is a freak. A messy freak apparently.

“I don’t want to kill anymore Romanians than we have to.” Alexander said, surprising the hell out of all of us.

“Why not? You got a soft spot for kidnapping sadistic bastards? They captured those two to draw Bella and Maddie in, you know?” Peter commented, instantly distrustful.

“I understand that. We can certainly destroy them all if you wish. I will knock there pathetic castle to the ground and crush their bones to dust if you wish it Maddie. Say the word. But I don’t want to change the course of the war. We kill them, the Volturi stay in their imaginary power and Aro doesn’t deserve that. He should have to work for it.”

“This isn’t a game, Alexander.” Peter growled.

“Of course it is. Vampire wars are the best sort of game. Do you want to be in charge of the vampire world, Peter?”

“We just want to be left alone.” Uncle Jasper commented.

“Exactly. If you destroy the Romanians the Volturi will realize your power. They will never rest until you are captured or killed. Since I won’t let you be captured I would certainly have to kill them. If that happens who will make sure the balance between vampires and humans remains? We will, that’s who. And I have no designs on ruling anything. It is best to let them fight it out. They will be so torn up the winner will be too busy rebuilding and controlling the nasty vampires of the world.”

He was so smart. So cute. I could lick wolf blood off of his abs. Maybe lower. I need to get on the web and search for lessons. I wouldn’t even know how to do that. God I was hungry. I needed to feed.

“Mom, I’m hungry.”

“Okay Maddie. We will go hunting. Pull over Jasper.”

“Yes ma’am, Miss Daisy.”

“Hey Alice ordered the limo. I would have been good with an SUV.”

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We found trouble before we even got to Count Dracula’s castle. Werewolves were guarding the road in. Two of them. Human form. Jasper says they can shift whenever they want. But they are most powerful during a full moon. I’ve never fought one myself. I was looking forward to the challenge.

“Can I just kill them? This is boring. I want to take you all to Egypt. I could go get your friends and be out in a few minutes.”

“No, Alexander. This is our fight. You protect Bella, Maddie and Alice. That’s your job.”

“I probably don’t need to remind you of this, but Bella was the one who invaded the Volturi Castle and escaped, not you. She seems more than capable of protecting herself.”

“She almost got killed Alex.”

“I don’t know. She would have come up with something to save herself. She is very resourceful. We are both lucky men Pete.”

“Yes, we are. Now would you shut the fuck up? You don’t want to start a fight but you won’t shut the hell up. We are trying to sneak up on werewolves here.”

Alexander and I had decided to take out the werewolves on the road so the rest of the family could drive through. Alex had insisted on coming with me.

“Now listen. I have a plan…” I turned to Alex but he wasn’t there. Suddenly I felt something hit me in the head. I turned and something else hit me in the face. I looked down and saw two heads. Both human. At least sorta human. Looked like they had been caught in the middle of a change. Alexander was up ahead laughing.

“Peter. I think the werewolves are taken care of. Can we drive to the castle now?”

“You son of a bitch! They were mine.” Asshole.

“You were taking too long. I want to get Maddie to my home. Show her my pad, get to “know” her better. Exactly how well do we have to know each other before we can, well you know. I don’t have to tell you, do I Dad?” Fucker was smirking.

“Have you never had to get to know a woman before you…”

“Knew her in a biblical sort of way?”

“Yes.”

“No, not really.”

“How did you get married three times?”

“I usually conquered a country and told them who I was. It worked.”

“Yeah well, you ain’t conquering her country.”

“I think we both know that isn’t true. We are mates whether you like it or not. Your wife told you as much. So is there a test? Do I have to know what her favorite toy was when she was a child? When are you going to give me the green light?”

“Alexander, I have spent my life figuring out how to kill things. I am going to figure out sooner than later how to kill you.”

“No. You will love me. I can already see we are kindred souls. Of course I dress much better. But other than that we are a lot alike.”

“What the hell do you… you know what? Fuck it. Bella likes the way I dress. Fuck you.”

I ran back to the car.

And the fucker was there in front of me again.

“What took you so long?”

I really hate this guy.

We drove to within a mile of the castle. It was situated on top of a high hill. Tree cover all the way up the path. We could all smell werewolves and vampires in the woods in front of us.

I looked at Bella.

“What do you got honey?”

She stared at the castle and closed her eyes.

“They are in the dungeon if you can believe that. Cliché much? I can hear at least 10 werewolves and a couple vampires around both of them. Char is being kept down the hall. Garrett is trying to figure out how to kill the guards before the others kill Char. Char is trying to figure out the same thing. Stay close to me. Stay under my shield. If Edward Cullen gets a glimpse of our thoughts he will warn them. He thinks we are his ticket out of here. He is too stupid to realize they will never let him go.”

“How many vampires are we talking about Bella?” Jasper asked.

“I don’t know. The thoughts are too jumbled. Judging by the power spikes at least 30 gifted vampires. Unknown wolves. Between the woods and the castle I would estimate at least a hundred.”

Hmmm. We were good but this is a bit ridiculous.

“I have a plan.”

I turned to look at the king who actually seemed to be enjoying himself.

“What plan would that be?”

“We want to get in and out with the least number of Romanian casualties. First, Bella can start a forest fire. Press all the hostiles into the castle.”

“You want them all where we are going to be? That doesn’t seem like the brightest idea.” I guess Persians were really dumb to be taken out by this guy.

“Of course. I will distract them once they are all together. You five sneak down into the dungeon, kill the wolves and vampires, grab your friends, then it’s party at my place. Whose in?”

“One small problem. How are you going to get out?” I asked. Maybe he could get himself killed. Maddie couldn’t blame me for that, right?

“Don’t worry about me, my future father in law. I will be fine. I am touched by your concern.”

“Alexander, there are over one hundred of the enemy in that castle. You can’t possibly take them all on.” Maddie whispered, walking up and reaching for his…

“Goddammit Maddie! Keep your hands to yourself.”

“They don’t know me. They won’t see me as a hostile. I will walk right out the door.”

“That’s what Bella said.” I commented frowning at her. I can’t believe she scared me like that. If she thinks she is ever doing that shit again.

“Let’s do it. Bella, start the fire.” Jasper said. Alice stepped back. I had a feeling Bella wouldn’t be throwing fireballs.

Bella looked to the sky and her eyes got cloudy. So did the sky.

Six bolts of lightning struck the forest in front of the castle at once. The wind picked up. Smoke rose.

Okay. I admit. That was some pretty cool shit.

I turned to look at Bella and compliment her on her mastery of the new skill. She was gone. Where the fuck did she go?

“I’m right here.”

Dammit she scared me. I jumped back. I felt her hand on me.

“Pretty cool huh?”

“Can we have sex like this?”

“Peter!”

“Sorry Maddie.”

“Okay the fire seems to be making headway.” Jasper noted. I turned back and was impressed. She had a regular inferno. Hundred year old trees getting knocked down like sticks on a campfire.

“Okay then. The fire is nice and toasty. I will see you when you are finished.”

“Alexander, how will you know when we are gone?”

“Oh I have a feeling Peter and Jasper won’t be subtle. I’m sure everyone will know when your party escapes.”

Maddie kissed Alex. He kissed her back. I cleared my throat after thirty seconds. Alice, Bella and Jasper were grinning.

“I will see you before you know it my love.” Alexander was gone.

“He called me his love.” She had a dopey grin on her face. God where has the sarcastic bitch I have raised and loved at?

“Let’s go.”

BPOV

Peter was going to have to get over this. We would walk about it later. Right now we had work to do.

“Stay near me everyone. Maddie, stay near me. I go first.”

“Why do you go first?” Peter asked. God why wouldn’t he just shut up and do as he was told.

“Because I’m invisible. I can see if it is all clear. Now follow me.”

“How are we supposed to follow you if we can’t see you?” Alice asked. It was a valid point. I closed the box and they jumped a little. I guess I was back.

“Sorry.”

“Why don’t you just turn us all invisible Bella?” Jasper asked.

“I can’t hide anything besides myself Jasper.”

“You are hiding your clothes. That must mean you can expand your power.”

“Don’t exactly have time to work on it now, do we?”

Jasper threw his hands up. “Okay. I get it. We can work on it later.”

We ran around the back of the castle. The smoke was providing excellent cover.

The castle was straight out of the middle ages. “These guys really get into the vampire lifestyle.” Jasper observed.

“I would love to meet them on a closer level. But now isn’t the time.” Peter commented.

“I can feel them better. Peter open the door quietly.”

He kicked the door in. Seriously? We are trying to sneak in and he kicked the three thousand pound door in?

“What? You said to open the door. I opened the door.”

I rolled my eyes. “I said quietly.” He shrugged his shoulders. We had to hurry.

We didn’t make it 50 yards into the corridor when we met the first wolves in wolf form. I sent fireballs towards them. Two lit up. A third leaped between the fireballs and jumped towards me. I braced for impact when I saw him turn into a furry ball of flames. I turned around and Maddie’s hand was on fire.

“What? I’ve been practicing.” She shrugged her shoulders.

“Good girl.” Jasper patter her on the back.

“Since they know we are here, Jasper and I will take the lead. I don’t think being invisible is going to help you much Bella.”

“Not with you kicking the door in.” I mumbled. He did that on purpose.

“I wanted to announce our presence with authority.”

“Sneak in, sneak out Peter. What part of that don’t you understand?”

I think he was going to reply when a vampire jumped me. Or at least tried to. Peter had him by the neck and then bent him over his knee. Jasper took his head.

“Bella, I don’t try to light things on fire or bend metal with my mind. I fight. Let me do what I do best.”

I nodded my head and fell back. Maddie’s hands were still on fire.

“Baby, put your hands out.”

“Thirty seconds. Six vampires coming straight for us. I can’t see if there are any wolves but I don’t see any holes in the vision.”

“Thanks Alice.”

So much for sneaking in and sneaking out. I hope Alexander was having better luck.

Alexander POV

I could not wait to get her to Egypt. I can see her rising from the pool inside my palace. Hair wet. Water drops flowing down her body, begging to be licked off. Focus Alexander. They need a distraction. A distraction they shall have. Then I could take my future bride home. With her aunt and uncle and her lovely mother. I suppose the cowboy will be coming along as well. Joy.

I walked slowly into the room where every vampire appeared to be covered in soot and talking all at once. Oh good Heavens. These are the rivals to the Volturi? They were wearing cloaks? Red and black cloaks? Seriously? I counted 36 vampires and around 40 gentleman who appeared to be human but very unkept. Torn clothes. Dirt on their faces. Must be the fearsome werewolves. Scary. At least their hygiene is.

“And who might you be?”

“Who the hell is asking?” This should be fun.

“I am Stefan and this is my brother Vladimir.”

“Your brother? Interesting. I would have thought lovers. Because you look like drag queens with bad Halloween costumes. I like the whole gothic vampire theme you have going on here.”

“Tell us who you are or we feed you to the wolves.”

I let out a short laugh before I caught myself. No need to show all your cards on the table. If I were to attack I believe I would go in a clock wise direction and leave the Dracula’s for last. Who am I kidding? They are two cute to kill. At least today.

Wow. A castle door just got kicked in. Thing must weigh 3000 pounds at least. That’s subtle. Must be Peter. No one turned. They were all focused on me. But seriously? He kicked the door in. Jasper always was the brains of that outfit.

“I am a simple traveler who saw the brochure for the tour of Dracula’s castle. I wanted to check it out. Where do I pay?”

“This is no game vampire. Edward! Tell us who this man is.”

A very fancy boy with bronze hair walked out behind the thrones.

“I get nothing from him Stefan. His only thoughts are who he will kill first and in what direction he will go.”

“Don’t strain yourself, Edward. I am Alexander the Great. You have some friends of mine that I have come to collect. Behave yourselves and I let you live. Don’t behave and I leave the Volturi with one less enemy. The choice is yours. But I feel it is only fair to warn you.”

“Warn us of what?”

“I have never been defeated in battle. I never will be. I promise you this. You do not want to fuck with me.”