Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Blood And Steel

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 18:

Off the coast of Oak Island.

Father Francis had not had much luck. He took Chris’s suggestion to take the tour of the island only to find there was no tour. Instead a fresh group of treasure hunters had obtained permits and were positive like so many others before them, that they would be the one to find Captain Kidd’s treasure.

Or Blackbeard’s.

Possibly the Holy Grail or the lost works of Shakespeare, thought to prove that Sir Francis Bacon was the actual author of so many great works that William Shakespeare claimed.

Perhaps at the bottom of the shaft waited Marie Antoinette’s lost crown jewels.

Perhaps Spanish treasure.

The theories were numerous but Francis knew the truth. The hidden treasure was the lost knowledge of the library of Alexandria housed in the Vatican for so many years until the Knights Templar were betrayed by the church they fought to preserve.

Hidden here for centuries.

What Francis did not know was how to find the archives or where exactly they were.

He suspected they were nowhere near the so called money pit. It had to be a ruse. Even if there was a concrete room at the bottom of the pit as many believed it had to be a red herring. The Knights would not go to this much trouble to hide priceless knowledge and leave a block and tackle over it.

No the money pit was the trap. A shiny lure to draw men in and have them chase a treasure that was not there perhaps dying in the process.

The stone triangle. The huge boulders laid out in perfect distances from each other to form a large cross. The indecipherable stones that had been discovered, the man made beach and swamp. The keys for future generations of Knights to retrieve the knowledge.

Unfortunately because of the ongoing treasure hunt no one was allowed on the island. The causeway had been blocked and there were rumors of security sweeping the island at night. It seemed a bit extreme considering the odds of these men having the right equipment to find the treasure and their focus on the money pit would doom them to failure as it had so many men before.

He had promised Chris he would scout out the island. The priest thought it would be a simple task. The men assigned to face the threat that was coming sooner than expected flew UFOs for God’s sake. It would be a simple matter to use the technology at the United States disposal and find the archives in hours instead of the well over one hundred years of treasure hunting that had already taken place.

Oak Island however was a Canadian province. As his old friend Dave pointed out, he did not want to be known as the first President to invade Canada to recover a legendary treasure not on American soil.

This led the priest to his present location, on a small boat floating just off the shoreline.

This was a bad idea.

“You sure this is a good idea Father?” Ben asked. Ben was a good Catholic and had been an altar boy as a child. He was eager to help the priest but had reservations.

“Of course this is a good idea son. I am simply going for a midnight swim.”

“You are going scuba diving in the dark.” Ben pointed out unnecessarily.

“Yes I realized that when I put the air tank on.”

“How much experience do you have diving?”

“I was a Navy Seal.” Francis told him proudly. “I served with the President of the United States.”

“Father no offense but how long ago was that?”

“A while ago.” Francis admitted, “No worries though. It is a skill you never forget.”

“The currents around the island are bad. Easy to get caught up in them. Plus there are the five finger drains. The attempts to seal them never last long, but they have made a helluva mess down there. It would be real easy to get caught up in. You get sucked down by a current or stuck in one of those drains which I am assuming you want to see, you might not make it back.”

“I assure you I do not plan to take a close look at the drains.”

“Then why would… you are going on the island. Father there is security all over that place.”

“I’m good at being covert.”

“Just be careful.”

“God goes with me son. Now make sure you don’t leave me. I may be gone for a few hours. Perhaps not until sunrise. If I am not her by sunrise you may leave. I will find my way out.”

“How will I know you made it onto the island?”

“Have a little faith.”

Francis placed the regulator in his mouth and leaned back into the water.

Soon memories rushed back to him, gliding underwater in the darkness, feeling the ebb and flow of the ocean, preparing to invade a land he did not belong in but planned to enter regardless. He had made peace with himself and God over the men he had to kill when he served. He did not miss the violence of his youth.

Still he missed this.

Turning on his underwater light he realized instead of moving towards the island he was moving away. Apparently caught in a current he was moving quickly to the Southwest end of the island towards Smith’s cove. The compass on his dive watch confirmed what he felt.

Francis originally planned to surface on the Northeast side of the Island in the wooded area far from the money pit and Smith’s cove. The woods would provide him cover from the roving patrols, he was certain he could out maneuver in the dark and the oak trees.

He fought against the currents but quickly realized years of standing at the pulpit had not prepared his body for this.

Francis decided he would be surfacing at Smith’s Cove. He did not have the oxygen to fight the current and go back to the Northeast as planned by swimming around the South side.

Preparing to fight the current from the side, he jerked to a sudden stop.

His right fin was stuck. Turning his light he saw it was wedged between to obviously man made boards sunk into the bottom.

This must be on of the remains of the attempt to dam off the five finger drains by the Truro Company in 1850 or perhaps one of the later unsuccessful attempts to try and tame the ocean. Over the years the boards littered the bottom near the island.

Francis did not panic. He reached down and attempted to jerk his foot free. Unfortunately his foot was stuck perfectly by his thrusts and had wedge deeply between the boards.

After ten minutes of trying to work his foot out, he was beginning to panic. Checking his gauge he saw he had less than two minutes of oxygen and was taking deep breaths due to his exertions.

Francis began to pray.

He could see the surface less than ten yards above him.

It may as well have been ten miles.

The boards split and his foot was free.

Turning he saw a figure that nearly made him scream underwater. A face.

He felt arms around his waist and the two figures shot to the surface. Francis spit out his regulator and took deep breaths. He prepared to swim but soon found he didn’t have to. Quicker than he could imagine he was being pulled around through the water on top of what he now felt was a very large man. Within minutes they were surfacing on the Northeast end of the island.

Francis dropped his now nearly empty tank. Taking off his mask he took in the very large man in front of him, at least 6’6 and solid muscle.

“Thank you.”

“You are welcome Father. Sorry it took me so long to get here. A friend of Jasper and Garrett who I believe you know, named Peter felt you would be in danger underwater. I happened to be in the area and watched you dive. I lost you for a bit. I suppose Peter’s feeling was right. You looked to be in a jam.”

“I literally was. You are… a vampire?”

“Yes. My name is Emmett Cu… my name is Emmett.”

Emmett. Where had Father Francis heard that…

Oh dear.

“I see. You are a part of Carlisle Cullen’s coven?”

“No need for your heart to race Father. I felt the connection break when he died. I am no longer bound to him. I deeply regret I ever was.”

Francis believed honesty would be best in this situation, not knowing how much the man knew.

“Do you also realize that your wife…”

“My brother Jasper explained some things to me. I had suspected her for years but never wanted to believe that she was… it doesn’t matter.”

“It matters very much.”

“She tried to kill Bella. The girl never did anything to us. Carlisle and Edward… I thought Rose… and… it’s a long story. When Jasper told me what was going on I didn’t want to believe it. But I did. I knew it in my heart.”

“Would you like to talk about it Emmett?” Francis asked.

“I’m sure you didn’t risk death to listen to my problems Father.”

“Perhaps this was why I foolishly risked death tonight. I need a break and I believe we have six hours until sunrise. Why don’t I take a breather and you can talk, I will listen. Then we will start solving a riddle together.”

Emmett smiled. For the first time in a long time he truly felt like unburdening his soul.

“I will help you Father. I’m afraid you will have to be the brains and I will be your muscle.”

“I think you are much smarter than anyone has ever acknowledged and perhaps you have forgotten this. We will figure this out together, but first we talk.”

Emmett and Francis sat under a tree on the ground.

And Emmett talked.

Forks, Washington

Bella leaned back in the tub enjoying the hot water and the feeling on her leg. Jason and Bella had agreed much to Jason’s consternation, to have dinner with Jake and his girlfriend. Instead of preparing at the camp site, Jason had rented a room at the Forks Inn for the night. Both could use the break.

Now Bella’s right foot was on his shoulder as he sat in the other end of the large bathtub and rubbed shaving lotion over her leg.

“That feels so good.” she said with a sigh.

“Yeah it does. Better than my knife?”

“Lotion helps.” Bella admitted. “Still you never forget the first time a man shaves your legs.”

She relaxed and fought the urge to straddle him or at least squeeze her legs together while he glided the razor in long strokes up and down her leg, going to the top of her thigh and stopping. There were some areas Bella did not trust anyone but herself with a razor.

Too soon he moved to her left leg and she slipped a hand between her legs.

“Can’t wait darlin?” Jason asked smirking.

“Don’t worry. You will be well taken care of.” she assured him.

After her left leg was as smooth as her right, she slid up his body and straddled him, gasping as he entered her. She slowly began rocking her hips while his hands gripped her ass cheeks. Running her hands over his smooth chest she had shaved to his chagrin the day before, Bella pinched his nipples causing him to thrust harder.

Her mouth attacked his neck, sucking and licking alternately. His grip tightened.

The water began splashing on the floor. Their mouths found each other and tongues intertwined.

Jason lifted her up slightly and dropped his head finding her left nipple, hard and pointed, sucking hard.

They both came at the same time and Bella collapsed against his chest.

“Damn baby.”

“Yeah.” he agreed.

The two pressed against each other while trying to catch their breaths.

“We could stay here all night. I can do this all night. We don’t have to leave.”

“I’m hungry.” Bella complained.

“I’ll order pizza.”

“We said we would be there.”

“You said we would be there.”

“Exactly. We said we would be there.”

“Okay.” Jason told her, giving up.

“Besides the sooner we get this done the sooner we can get back and you can show me if you can really do this all night.” she whispered in his ear.

“What are we waiting on? So does Jake’s girlfriend know that he is probably leaving with his two wingmen and his lesbian she wolf to hang with us for God knows how long?”

“I don’t know. It may be awkward if she does. I hope Jake didn’t tell her. I’m tired of awkwardness.”

“I completely agree. I will avoid the subject at all costs. Don’t want any awkwardness.” Jason agreed.

Two hours later sitting in the Forks Diner across Jake and Kacee Bella could not help but feel this was very awkward.

“So I understand Jake will be going with your little army team watching Leah’s back?” Kacee asked.

“Yeah we are still talking about the details and whether that is necessary. We know how important Jake is to the tribe so…” Jason tried.

“It’s also important that our pack protects each other. Sam is Alpha and needed here.” Jake countered.

“I just didn’t realize you were so protective over… Leah, Jake. Doesn’t she have Bella’s sword buddy to watch out for her?”

“Good lord why don’t we start giving press releases to CNN and Fox on our actions and information Jake?” Jason told him, annoyed.

“She knows about the pack. She has as much right to know as Charlie or any other bystander caught up in this mess.” Jake responded.

“I’m a bystander?”

“So how did you two meet?” Bella asked, desperate to change the subject.

Kacee took a bite of her salad, and then addressed Bella.

“A friend told me Jake was a really good mechanic and didn’t charge as much as most garages. I took my car to his house to ask him about a knocking noise and a hesitation in the engine. He sort of just charmed me after that. Two weeks later I came to visit him and he wasn’t home so I decided to waste time by hiking in the forest. I am kind of an outdoorsy girl. Not clumsy at all. No problem walking around the woods.” Kacee pointed out, looking straight at Bella.

“Of course I ran into a beautiful blonde haired woman with red eyes in the forest. I suppose she had seen me at Jake’s and followed me. Jake saved me. Of course you know about that right Bella? Jake saving you?”

“Why don’t you go fu…” Bella started before Jason interrupted.

“So you two have been going out for a couple months?”

“Yeah. Something like that.” Jake said looking at the table top with his hands folded.

“So you two fight vampires? I hear you have killed quite a few.”

“Yeah we have killed quite a few, made deals with others. Done some other ops.” Jason said also looking at the table.

“Like what?” Jake asked. “I mean the other ops.”

“Just standard stuff. Killing Drug Cartel leaders and taking their heads, things of that nature. Sometimes certain team members seduce billionaire playboy rapists, drug them and hang them by their ankles out of penthouse suites without notifying the commanding officer of the team beforehand.”

“Are you talking about the Israeli girl? She seems like the type who would seduce someone pretty easily and drug the guy.” Jake said with a smile.

“I was talking about Bella actually.” Jason smiled in return.

Silence descended once again.

“So Bella you never went to college right? You had to hide from the vampire you dated and allowed to drink your blood? Any plans to ever go to school?”

“I’ve been busy.” Bella said, already annoyed that Jason had interrupted her suggestion for Kacee.

“I’m going to Port Angeles Community College. I considered staying around and taking online courses but since Jake is planning on joining the military I will probably transfer to UW.”

“Bella you seduced a guy and… what do you mean drug cartels? I thought you guys killed vampires?”

“No Jake, we kill the occasional person sometimes.” Bella told him.

“You’ve killed people Bella?” he asked, trying to hide the shock from his voice.

“Yep. Shot a guard and cut off the fucking leader’s head off.”

“Wh… why?”

“I was tired and ready to leave.” Bella said to Jake, glaring at Kacee.

“College is overrated.” Jason mentioned, hoping to help and change the subject.

“Why do you say that?” Kacee asked, pulling her suddenly very wary eyes from Bella.

“I have a degree. It was a waste of time.”

“I think education is very important.” Kacee countered.

“Don’t get me wrong. It’s good for some people. It just doesn’t give you all the answers like college students seem to think. I mean what are you studying?”

“I plan to go to law school. I want to become a district attorney. I believe in the judicial system. For instance arresting the heads of drug cartels and letting the established system of justice take process rather than beheading them.” Kacee explained, once again looking at Bella.

“Why don’t you go fu…” Bella started before Jason once again interrupted her.

“See that’s what I’m talking about right there.”

“Please explain?” Kacee asked, irritated.

“You will go to college, then you plan to spend a few years in law school. You seem like a smart person so you will learn everything about criminal law. But it won’t really mean shit.”

“I don’t think that’s necessary…” Jake began.

“No offense. I mean that. It’s just you want to fight crime and go after bad guys. But you don’t understand what you are going against. Yeah you will put away some low level drug dealers and a couple gang bangers who are violent little shits and need to be locked in a box. But the really bad guys? They have money, the y have influence and you will never be able to touch them. My team? We touch hard. We are effective against criminals a district attorney wouldn’t dream about. How can you ever understand murder if you aren’t in close quarters with a truly evil bastard trying to gut you and the only opportunity you have to survive is to use your fingers to strike hard enough to break the soft skin around the adam’s apple, grab his trachea and pull it out of his throat. You go through that and then talk to me about due process. That’s the kind of shit you will never learn in law school.”

Silence once again descended on the table. The married couple at the table next to theirs enjoying dinner with their two young children were now staring at the four. The man asked for the check.

“So what kind of TV shows do you like to watch Kacee?” Jason asked.

“I… I don’t really know.” she whispered, clearly shaken.

“I don’t know how that salad is but this is a great cheeseburger. Don’t you think darlin?”

“Yeah. It’s great.” Bella agreed. “We should probably finish up and get back to the hotel.”

“You guys won’t be at the base tonight?” Jake asked.

“Jesus Jake.” Kacee said, standing and walking out.

“I uh… I guess I better go.”

“No worries Jake. She probably just can’t wait to get you alone. We got the check buddy. Have fun tonight. I hope we can do this again. It was fun.”

Jason and Bella sat at the table alone and finished their dinner.

“So that went well huh?”

“Take me to the bedroom and take me. I should have listened to you. Pizza would have definitely been better.” Bella admitted.

Volterra, Italy

Aro was greatly disturbed. After telling his Master what he had learned his Master was very silent.

“So Bella Swan has replaced the dead sister. Two will face me once again. This time you will not fail though. They will not stop you. You will break the seven gates and provide me with the army I need. I will not be kept here.”

“What would you have me do? The seventh gate is protected. I cannot go near it. The guardians will stop me. They will stop my guard. Without a shield I nor my guard will stand a chance.”

“You are a coward! I care nothing for your guard. They are a tool.”

“An ineffective tool against the guardians. My guard cannot fight if they cannot move. There is no limit to their power.”

“There is always a limit. The twins were strong, as quick as your kind. But they are human. Jane was able to kill one. They are not immortal. You will simply need more vampires. Throw wave after wave at the guardians.”

“They can make fears come to life. Paralyze…”

“I know what they can do! You will turn hundreds, thousands if need be. You will tunnel and outflank them, you will overcome them by brute force. You will do whatever is necessary. The time of my escape is near. I need an army to stop the twins. Now you tell me they have humans that can help them. Humans who have figured out how to kill your kind. Your vampire smelt wolves, and other vampires, traitors to your kind. I have no idea if they know about the gates weakening from the other side. I have no idea if the twins know about me. I have to assume they must. They must be killed.”

“I understand.”

“Do what is necessary Aro. I have shown you Hell. Do you wish to continue your life or be tortured for eternity?”

“I wish to continue to live.”

“As I have no plans to stay here for another thousand years.”

“I can still turn Bella Swan. If she is human I can still turn her.”

“Do what you must. I want you to begin turning newborns. I want those gates destroyed. They have to be broken from within and without. This must happen.”

“If the humans know about the gates they will be waiting for us. The gates already have so much protection, this will be even more of a challenge. Even masses of newborns may not be enough.”

“Send Caius to attack the humans. They are in a wooded area. Attack at night through the dense forest. He will have the advantage. They will most likely plan to trap you once again. This time you will be prepared.”

“Even if Caius attacks in the forest these men can kill from a distance.”

“They are only men. They have developed ammunition to kill your kind. You do not need ammunition developed. The weapons to kill humans are easily obtained.”

“Attack with human weapons?” Aro asked doubtfully.

“Yes. You are stronger, faster. The terrain will work in your favor. Use all the weapons you need. Use your gifted guard to destroy the vampires and wolves with them. Kill them all. Turn Bella Swan if you are able and kill the other twin. If you cannot turn Bella Swan you will kill her.”

“I understand. I will lead the charge personally.”

“No you will not. You have newborns to change. Keep Chelsea with you. Bond the newborns to yourself. Begin destroying the gates. The humans will be busy being slaughtered while you are completing your mission. You have a week. The first gates will be easy. Take three with you including Chelsea and begin.”

“They are still dangerous…”

“Then be courageous! You want to rule by my side, did you not consider their might be risks? I need my army. Make it happen. I have given you power and strength. Did you think I did this for you and your pleasures? What I have given you can be taken away. Never forget that. Now be gone. Speak to Caius. I believe he has weapons to obtain. Attack as soon as possible and begin planning for the first two gates. Begin turning newborns as soon as you have them destroyed. Make it happen, Aro. My time has come. Not God, not Lucifer, nothing can stop me. They may have domain of Heaven and Hell but the Earth will be mine.”

La Push, Washington

Winter woke up feeling the familiar warm arms wrapped around her. For the past three nights since the attack on the Volturi, she has stayed at Leah’s insistence. The two lay on the bed with each other, fully clothed, talking deep into the night until they both feel asleep. Every morning Winter woke up curled in Leah’s arms.

She smiled and gently moved Leah’s arm from her waist to slide out of bed and go to the restroom.

Leah’s hand stopped her. She turned over and saw Leah was awake.

“I lied to you.”

Winter’s heart stopped. After all they had told each other the past three nights what could Leah have lied about?

“I told you I had never been attracted to women. I lied. Before… before I met Sam I was attracted to women. I was too embarrassed and afraid to say anything. My family… my parents are elders. They are respected in the community. I didn’t want to tell anyone.

Then Sam became interested and I thought I had my answer. He was handsome and smart, going to college on a scholarship. Everyone knew he was going places. So I did what I thought I should. What a daughter from my family would be expected to do. I returned his interest. I don’t know if I ever loved him. I had sex with him. I did whatever he wanted or what I thought was expected. He was a great guy. He made me feel special.”

“If you didn’t love him why were you so hurt…”

“Because he betrayed me with my cousin. I… when he left me it wasn’t just a slap in my face. I had slept with him for two years, basically becoming what I thought he and my family wanted. We were close. He was my best friend. Once he left me not only was I embarrassed I also had to face some things I didn’t want to about myself. Then when I phased and my father died… I had so much pain inside me it was easy to forget about the attractions I had felt and instead focus on the pain. The betrayal, the grief, it was easier than focusing on truths about myself.”

Winter took what Leah said without speaking at first.

“So why are you telling me this? I’m glad you have but you didn’t lie. You didn’t have to tell me this.”

“I just want you to know, that after learning about you, your life, the life your sister had, Bella’s friendship. I get it. I also want you to know I would have fallen in love with you regardless of the imprint. You are the most amazing woman I have ever met. I just wanted you to know that.”

Winter said nothing. She didn’t have to.

A weight had been lifted from her soul.

“Leah can I kiss you?”

“Yeah.”

Winter closed her eyes and gently touched her lips to Leah’s. The simple kiss turned into something much, much more. After a few minutes Winter pulled back and both caught their breaths.

“Thank you Winter.”

“I think I should be thanking you.” Winter told her and caressed her cheek. “Let’s get ready. I need to go to the forwarding base and check in. See what the plan is for today.”

“Can I come with you?”

“Anywhere. You never have to ask.”

Forwarding Base, La Push

“I’m telling you Ty, it would work.” Jason argued.

“Armor? You want us to have suits of armor?”

“Vampires wouldn’t be able to break them.”

“You know how heavy those damn things would be? How hard it would be to aim a rifle? I mean think about it. How the hell are we supposed to move in this imaginary shit you have planned?”

“We could make it lightweight.”

“Bullshit. It’s metal. A damn clip of bullets weighs twice what a normal clip weighs. It would slow us down.”

“We wouldn’t need to be fast. I’m pretty sure if those nerds can come up with the Auroras they can come up with Laser rifles. I mean think about it. We could burn vampires from the inside and never worry about reloading.”

“That’s the dumbest shit I ever heard. You need to quit reading all those sci fi books fool.”

“It could work.” Connolly mumbled.

In his head he admitted it was probably a dumb idea.

Webb walked up with two new men.

“Connolly, Ty, this is Frank Cameron and Ray Ryan. They are the pilots you requested. I have spoken to them and both are on board.”

“Cameron and Ryan? You two got call signs?”

“Yes sir. I’m Diamondback and this is Twister.” Cameron informed him.

“Twister? Like the sex game?” Connolly asked.

“No… like the tornado?”

“Sex game?” Ty asked.

“Yeah you and your lady oil up and get the mat with the colors out. Start spinning the wheel and trying to stay in contact with whatever color you have. Rub certain parts together? You know what I’m talkin bout?”

“Connolly that isn’t a sex game. It’s a kid’s game.” Webb explained.

“Are you sure? It seems like it worked great as a sex game.”

“What the hell did you and Bella do at that motel?” Ty asked.

“We didn’t play naked Twister with baby oil if that is what you are asking. That’s all I can say for now. I haven’t exactly cleared it with her if that shit is classified or not.”

“You are Jason Connolly? The commanding officer of this unit?” Cameron asked, doubtfully.

“Yep and your call signs aren’t going to work. Especially yours Twister. It will distract me every time someone calls for you. From now on you Cameron are Maverick and you are Goose, Ryan.”

“Sir? We are given call signs in flight school and…”

“You gentleman have seen our transports correct?”

“Yes sir.”

“Have you seen the two single pilot fighters we have developed in Nevada that you will be flying to provide air support for this unit?”

“Yes sir.”

“Are those fighters not every pilot’s wet dream?”

“Yes sir they are.” Cameron agreed.

“Then do you want to fly them or do I need to find two more pilots who don’t mind being called Maverick and Goose?”

“Call me Maverick sir.” Cameron replied immediately.

“Good man. What about you Naked Twister?”

“Uh, can I at least be called Iceman?”

Connolly took a moment and looked at Webb and Ty. Both nodded.

“Fair enough. Welcome aboard Ice. Enough of that sir shit. Call me Jason or Connolly. We are a team of unprofessional professionals. Have you been briefed and caught up to date on what we will be facing?”

“Yes sir.” both replied.

“Good. Ty why don’t you introduce them to everyone? Use their call signs so there is no confusion. There are three women on the team. Two carry swords. One is my girlfriend and the other is gay so lay off both of them. The other is a black widow Israeli assassin. Go ahead and try your luck if you want to. Your dick. No one else is stupid enough to go after her.”

The two pilots walked off leaving Webb alone with Connolly.

“Where are the two wonder twins?”

“With Hawk practicing with RPGs. Duds, so we don’t cause undo curiosity, much to Bella’s consternation.”

“When do you think they are going to return?”

Webb didn’t have to say who they were.

“I figured they have learned by now that their guard and spy aren’t coming back. It should be a matter of a day or so. We have eyes on the castle. They won’t make a move without us knowing about it. If they take a few more days I may have Bella give Aro a call and bait him. I want to keep the illusion that she is with a coven as long as possible.”

“Don’t think that is going to work Connolly.” Vivian’s sweet voice broke through the com.

“Why is that Vivian?”

“You said you wanted to know everything the Volturi were doing? They just bought two transport choppers from a black market arms dealer along with over one hundred automatic rifles.”

Connolly and Webb stared at each other for a moment.

“Thank you Vivian. Webb, gather the team for a meeting. Everyone, wolves and vampires included. Looks like these fuckers want to make things interesting.”