Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

The Major And His Demon

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 22:

New souls

The living room was cold. Very cold. A light sheen of ice could be seen over the windows. Jasper Whitlock sat in the living room with his family. Human now, Jasper was not used to the effects of cold. So he trembled from the temperature and nerves.

He listened to the love of his life, of his existence scream from their bedroom. In Jasper’s time as a human, men were not in the room when babies were being born. Hospitals were out due to Bella’s special nature. Besides Bella had not seen a doctor during the term of this pregnancy. Sarah had been a midwife before a demon merged with her soul. Although she had not delivered a baby in over a hundred years, it was good enough for Bella.

He winced as he heard the scream come from the bedroom. Then a roar. The windows rattled slightly.

Abe looked over at his former rival turned friend and lieutenant.

“It is okay Jasper. We all had children. This is normal.”

“Normal for your wife to freeze the entire house and roar so loudly the gates of Hell are shaking?”

“Yes.” Abe smiled. “Except for the freezing part. That is all Lillith.”

Suddenly the temperature was normal. Time seemed to stand still.

“It is done.” Eva whispered. “Can you feel it? A new soul has entered our realm.”

Jasper felt it. It was what he didn’t hear that concerned him.

There was no crying.

“Why isn’t the baby crying?” he asked Abe. Abe did not look sure of himself. Jasper ran into the bed room. Cindi and Sarah were kneeling on the side of the bed his Bella had just given birth on. Bella was crying. A bundle was wrapped in her arms.

“Bella?” Jasper whispered.

She looked up through tears in her eyes.

“Come meet your daughter, Chandra. She looks just like you.”

“She didn’t cry. Is she okay?” He whispered.

“She is perfect. She was born with her eyes wide open.”

Bella handed Jasper his child. He gently picked her up. She weighed next to nothing.

He looked into her eyes. She did not have very much hair obviously. But what was there was pure blond. Her eyes were blue. A beautiful shade of blue. Instead of confused, or upset to be out of the womb, Chandra simply stared into her father’s eyes. Then her beautiful eyes began looking side to side. Almost as if checking the room.

“She is beautiful, Bella.”

“I know.”

He looked at his wife and realized what she had been through. Her hair was slick with sweat. Her face was flushed.

“How soon can you heal?”

“She cannot Jasper.” Sarah answered.

“What do you mean?” Jasper asked in a slightly raised voice, apparently startling the baby who for the first time began crying.

“Oh shit… shhhh….Daddy’s sorry.”

“I will be able to heal eventually Jasper. But as for now I have to nurse her. I have to let this happen naturally. At least for a few months. Now give me my daughter and go smoke a cigar or something.” Bella explained.

At that moment all in the house felt it. No one moved. Even Chandra had stopped crying. Now she was smiling and Jasper noticed her eyes had turned black.

“Sarah, Cindi… If you could give us a moment.” Bella whispered.

Jasper sat next to Bella on the bed and gave Chandra to Bella.

Music filled the air though no stereo had been turned on. Mick Jagger’s voice filled the room.

“Hello Bella, Jasper.”

They looked in a corner where he was sitting in a chair, smiling, white teeth shining.

Bella laughed.

“Did you really just play entrance music?”

“Yes. Sympathy for the Devil. My favorite song as I am sure you can understand. I am after all a man of wealth and taste.”

“You called me Bella.”

“Yes. You have created life together. There are no more two souls merged into one. You, Bella and Jasper Whitlock are now completely my generals. Names are important to demons. But you two know that already don’t you?”

“Yes.” Jasper whispered.

“Now let me see the blessed joy.”

He walked over so gracefully. He really was so unassuming. Sandy blonde, slightly shaggy hair, deep sea blue eyes, around 5’10”, 170 pounds or so, in his twenties. Appeared he worked out but not overly so. He could be any man you would see on the street. Average in every way.

He explained to Bella during one of their visits in his tower that darkness does not come with a blaring of trumpets or the thunder of cannons but a whisper in the ear.

Subtlety was the most effective weapon of darkness.

“She is a beauty. She will do great things. The three of you will do great things.”

With no further explanation, he handed Chandra back to Jasper.

“Well, I really have to get back before I unleash Hell on Earth. It has been a pleasure. Bella, as soon as you are able, please bring Chandra to my home. Alice is anxious to see her.”

“How is Alice?” Jasper asked.

Lucifer smiled.

“Fun. She is very fun and enthusiastic.”

He was gone as if he had never been there.

Then he was back.

Jasper and Bella both looked surprised.

“I forgot to tell you. Edward Cullen has successfully merged with a strong lesser soul. A serial killer who was recently executed. Unfortunately poor Edward did not have the will power to control him. Edward Cullen has lost whatever claim he had to his former life. He is trapped in his own body. Not even Malchus can control him now.”

“Where is he?” Jasper asked.

Lucifer shrugged his shoulders.

“Hard to say. He still retains Edward’s memories. He killed with abandoned as a human. I am sure he will continue to go after those Edward sees as having wronged him. Mostly you two. He will find you. He will try to kill Bella’s friends first. I would bet that is where he is going. The Spirit Warriors will stand no chance.

I want those souls where they belong Jasper. In my pits. It just isn’t Hell without them. Separate them and kill their mortal coil. Ask your angel friend for help tracking Malchus and Edward. Malchus needs to be dealt with as well. He can’t be killed but I am sure you can use your imagination. I can’t have some immortal outsider bothering my God Daughter for eternity.”

He was gone again with a wink and a smile.

“What do we do now, Jasper?”

“Keep two of the twelve in La Push. He will come there. He won’t be able to stay away. Until then we relax and love our child.”

Although she was still in pain, Bella and the baby curled up next to Jasper in the bed. Bella pulled her gown back and began nursing Chandra. Jasper looked at his two girls.

He wanted to relax. He wanted to live eternity with this wife and child.

He wanted Edward Cullen where he belonged.

6 months later

Sam was worried. Vampire attacks had increased. But not normal vampire attacks. One vampire had nearly taken out his whole pack. Probably would have, if Bo and Devin had not shown up and fought. Sam still could not get past he chill he felt when he saw them. For so long they had seemed like simple guys. They had their quirks, faded blue jeans beaten straw hats. But mostly they kept to themselves. Occasionally a female or two would visit.

But seeing the two of them that day. Vampires were on thing. Vampires could be killed. These… things could not.

“I thought Bella said we wouldn’t be bothered by vampires any longer.” Seth commented quietly. They were both on the cliffs. The cliff they had seen Bella Swan shot to death on.

“I don’t think Bella expected this. She did say it would take some time. She has sent help.”

“Yeah. I still don’t believe it is her doing it. Maybe her ghost. Sam you saw what happened to her.”

Sam saw and heard. He saw the blood. He heard the gunfire. He heard the impact of the bullets in her chest and belly. And he heard the crack of her skull being opened up by the final shot.

He heard and saw her body hit the rock below.

The body that was never found.

“My apologies Seth. We are doing everything we can to work this problem out.”

Sam and Seth turned around quickly, nearly stepping back off the cliff. They had never been snuck up on before.

“Jasper.” Sam whispered, immediately tense.

But something wasn’t right. He heard the heartbeat. The scent of vampire was gone. The two Texans had not lied. He was human.

“Hello Sam.”

“What are you doing here?”

“Preparing for battle. Bella is here.”

“Where is she?”

“I’m not sure. Visiting people. Probably your wife. We have a beautiful baby girl. I’m sure she wanted to show her off.”

“Is… it safe?”

“Bella would never hurt your wife or any of you, Sam. She loves you all. I am a bit surprised I have to say that too you.”

“What are you Jasper? What is she? I know you aren’t vampires.”

“You know what we are, Sam.”

“You aren’t the same as the other guys you have had stationed here.”

“You are right Sam. I’m not. Bella and I are stronger. The what and why we are what we are, is not important. We are humans. We are immortal. Most importantly we are going to handle the vampire problem that Edward Cullen is bringing in three days.”

“How do you know what Edward is planning?”

Jasper grinned.

“Let’s just say a little angel told me.”

Bella watched Jacob sleeping from his doorway. His imprint was beautiful. Long dark hair, slim build. She almost looked like a child lying next to him.

Jake woke up with a chill. He checked on Beth and saw she was still snoring softly. He left another presence in his room. He looked toward the door and there she was.

Smiling that smile he loved so much. She was wearing a flannel shirt unbuttoned over a plain t shirt. Faded slim fitting blue jeans. Long brown hair still falling past her shoulders. Beautiful brown eyes. Leaned against the door frame with her arms crossed across her chest. Still looking like the 17 year old girl he fell in love with.

“Bella.”

“Jake.”

“I never thought I would see you again.”

“I didn’t plan on you seeing me again. But plans change. It looks like you have done well for yourself.” Bella said winking and nodding at the pretty girl lying next to Jacob.

“Yeah. This is Beth.”

“Maybe I can meet her later. Why don’t you get some clothes on and let’s go visit before your Dad gets out of bed.”

“He didn’t let you in?”

“No, why?” Bella seemed confused. “You know I am not his favorite person.”

“Then how did you get in?” Jake asked.

“I have my ways.” She smiled.

Bella walked outside. A few minutes later Jake was outside in a pair of cut off shorts and no shirt.

“You know Jake, it wouldn’t kill you to start wearing pants. Maybe a shirt every now and then.”

“Don’t act like you don’t love my chest and abs.” he smiled.

Bella grinned. “Maybe a little.”

“How did you live Bella? I know you said you would but I really didn’t believe you.”

“That hurts Jake. Not as much as being shot twenty times but it does hurts. When have I lied to you?”

“I don’t know. Will you tell me the truth now?”

“You really don’t want the truth Jacob.”

“Why?”

“The truth about what and who I am would hurt you. It’s better that you don’t know. But I won’t keep it from you. Not if you really want to know.”

“The two guys that have been staying here. We saw them fight against the vampires. They used flaming swords and daggers and were black and had horns. Their faces were like shadows. Are you… like them?”

“In a way. But they share a body with a demon.”

“What are you?”

“I am a demon. Straight from Hell itself, Jacob.”

“No you aren’t, Bella. I know you. You are not a demon.”

“Yes, I am Jacob.”

Jacob had a shiver run through his spine. Something was wrong. Bella’s eyes were no longer brown. They were turning solid black. Iris and pupil. Her skin seemed to take a grey shade. Her hair was going from brown to a dark blood red And she was growing taller.

He looked at the ground and saw her feet were at least a foot off the ground.

“Oh my God…”

“Close, but no cigar Jacob. Think the other direction.”

“Bella, please.”

As soon as the words left his mouth she was on the ground again, smiling. Her skin was back to its pale shade, no longer grey. Her eyes were brown and she was smiling.

“How did this happen Bella?”

“I chose it Jacob. I was offered and I accepted.”

“Why?”

“Why should you be the only one who gets to kill vampires?” Bella asked, still grinning.

“You married a vampire. Right?”

“No. I married Jasper Whitlock. He is quite human. Well mostly. Sort of. He isn’t a vampire anyway. Not anymore. Actually now that you bring it up he never has properly married me. Of course religion ain’t exactly a strong point for us. We pretty much have souls that have been lovers since before the dawn of creation. Guess that is enough. Besides I certainly can’t wear white. I only have so much hypocrisy in me.”

“How? How is he human?”

“He chose to be with me forever. He had to be human. It was the only way. He went through Hell for me. Literally.”

Jacob nodded his head. He had just seen his former best friend and the girl he had been in love with, before he imprinted on Beth, float in the air with black eyes.

“I have a daughter now.” Bella said, surprising Jake.

“You have a kid?”

“Yes. Her name is Chandra. She is so beautiful.”

“Can I meet her?”

“Of course. I will be at Emily’s. Get dressed in actual clothes, wake your beautiful woman up and bring her over. I would love to meet her. I promise, no grey eyes or floating.”

One hour later Jacob and Beth walked over to Sam and Emily’s. Bella and Jasper were curled up on the couch smiling. Emily was cooing at a pretty blonde haired baby. Jake looked at Jasper and could see the features she got from him. But her facial structure. Her lips, her nose that was all Bella.

Jake introduced Beth to Bella. Beth was a bit stand offish. She had heard about Jacob’s love for Bella before they met. She understood that Jake loved her. She wasn’t sure if he loved her for the imprint or for herself. Leah Clearwater had once mentioned to her that if it wasn’t for an imprint, Jacob would never choose her over Bella.

Jake yelled at Leah for being a bitch but the thought stuck. Leah was right and Beth knew it in her heart. She stared at Bella for as long as possible without being too obvious. But Bella knew. Bella caught her eyes and smiled. She winked at her. Beth got cold.

Emily was laughing. Sam was laughing. Even Jake was happier than she had ever seen her. But Bella and her husband. Something was wrong with them.

Something was very wrong.

She tried to push her feelings to the side and be polite. To laugh with the other.

Old Quil however chose that time to walk in.

The old man froze when he saw Bella and Jasper.

The laughter in the room stopped.

Old Quil then looked at the baby in Emily’s arms.

“You must leave this land.” He said quietly. “And take your abomination with you.”

“Quil…” Sam began.

“No Sam.” Jasper replied. He stood up and walked to the old man who shuffled his feet back.

“I don’t appreciate my daughter being called names, old man. Trust me, you do not want us to leave this land. Your spirit warriors are in no way prepared for what is coming your way.”

“They have killed many vampires before.”

“Not like this.” Jasper smiled.

“Quil, I think you should apologize to my daughter.” Bella said, rising up.

“Charlie Swan’s daughter? You are dead.”

“I am not dead. You know what I am. You know who I am, medicine man. You know you are out of your league. Apologize to my daughter.”

Bella lifted Chandra from Emily’s arms and walked her over to Old Quil. The man was shaking.

“Look her in the eyes and apologize.”

“No. I am sorry but I won’t look in her eyes. Or yours.”

“Look at me!” Bella yelled.

“Quil’s eyes jumped up and they were caught in hers. He saw flames behind her Irises. Small but there. The slight smell of sulfur filled the air.

“Apologize… to… my… daughter… now!” Bella whispered.

Quil looked at the beautiful baby in Bella’s arms. Too beautiful. Other worldly. Sweetness and goodness inhabiting the same soul of pure evil. The baby was smiling.

“I… I am sorry little one.” Bella smiled.

“She forgives you. Never call my daughter a derogatory name again. My enemies are vampires at the moment. That can change in a moment’s notice. I am vengeance after all. No one wrongs me or my family and gets away with it. I take my job very seriously. Understand, Quil Ateara?”

“Yes. Please leave our land. Please? An evil is over the spirits of this land while you are here.”

“We will.” Bella replied. “But Edward Cullen is about to shatter your treaty into a million pieces and he is bringing a gang of very angry, very strong vampires with him. I will not let him kill those who protected me. We will be here until tomorrow. By this time tomorrow this will be over and my husband and I will be taking our very special daughter home.”

“Tomorrow?’ The old man asked.

“Yes. Tomorrow. I would stay out of La Push if I were you. We don’t need a medicine man. You would only get hurt.”

“I can’t allow this…”

“You don’t have a choice. You know who I am? You know who my husband is? You know who we serve?” Bella asked.

“Yes…”

Bella stared into the old man’s soul.

“Our Master wants the souls that are owed to him and believe me, we are going to deliver them.”