Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

For God And Country

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 18:

BPOV

I hadn’t talked to any of the Volturi since I came back from speaking to Aro. Garrett has kept me “asleep” for the past 8 hours. I was enjoying the peace. We didn’t speak. Just enjoyed the feel of each other’s bodies in the darkness. He finally moved, meaning it was okay to wake up now. He kissed me.

“Good evening angel.”

“Good evening devil.” I kissed him again. Damn I loved him.

We got dressed. I got dressed. He threw on his shirt. I didn’t mind that he didn’t undress. Sometimes it’s kind of cool feeling my naked body pressed against his clothes. It makes me feel a bit vulnerable. Taken care of. He is the only one who gets away with making me feel like that.

We walked downstairs and I was immediately attacked… by Alice Cullen.

“Good lord Bella, I was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to come down. You aren’t ready! You can’t go like this!”

“What the hell are you talking about?” What did this crazy bitch want this time?

“Bachelorette party. We all leave in two hours.” You are coming right? We all are going.”

“All?”

“Yes. All the females. Except of course…” she stopped and let her eyes drift to the Volturi.

“I think I will probably stay in. I’m not much of a party girl. Usually parties I go to, end up with someone dead.”

“Please Bella? It will be so fun. We are going to a club in Fairbanks. A club that has, gentlemen in various stages of dress.” She winked. Oh goody.

I was about to throw her into another damn rock but then inspiration hit me.

“Take care of yourself, Alice. I will be ready to go in two hours.”

Garrett looked surprised. “You are going?”

“Not alone.”

“Obviously.” He rolled his eyes.

“I’m going to take Jane.”

“Oh of course… wait did you say Jane?”

“Yep.”

Before he could say anything else I walked to wear Aro and his boys were sitting in the parlor surrounded by his goons. Felix stepped in front of me. I pushed him aside. He thinks he is stronger than me. It’s cute.

“Aro, you think you have enough people here that you can spare one?”

“Of course Bella.” Aro smiled. “Who would you like to borrow?”

“Jane.” I looked at her. She seemed a bit shocked. “C’mon kid. We got to get you to my room. It’s time to make you look like an over 18 female.”

“What are you… I can’t… Master Aro…”

“Oh no, Jane. I insist. You deserve to have fun.” Aro responded grinning at her.

“But, you want me to go… with them.” She looked sick.

I stepped closer to her and lowered my voice.

“Jane, not one of those females wants you there. They probably don’t want me there. Imagine how uncomfortable we can make them by our presence. If it gets boring the two of us can go find somebody to eat. I’ll stick with you. Now c’mon. We got to get you dressed. This queen of the damned look isn’t going to work.”

I began walking away. I didn’t hear her behind me. I turned to see her still standing with a stunned look on her face.

“Let’s go.”

She finally began following me. The rest of the guard seemed in shock. Wait till they saw the makeover I gave her. She may look like a 14 year old ghost right now but I was a master at disguise. I was going to make her look human. The two of us were going to have fun. I was a little excited. It probably isn’t a good sign that knowing Jane will be with me, makes me feel better about being around the rest of these chicks. It was time to learn what makes Jane tick.

We passed Garrett and Jasper on the way to the stairs. Garrett was grinning and Jasper was shaking his head. Jasper would get over it.

We reached my room and I locked the door.

“Strip.”

“What!”

“Strip. I need to see what I am working with here.”

“I am not!”

“Jane. We are both girls here. You got nothing I don’t look in the mirror at every day. Now strip.”

Jane pulled off her robe. She was wearing a simple long black dress under it. I walked back and grabbed her pony tail holder. She jerked back.

“What the hell are you doing?”

“I’m letting your hair down.” I told her glaring. “Now stay still.”

“Why are you doing this?”

“Because we are going to be friends. I don’t have any girlfriends other than Charlotte. I need more. Garrett says so. But I can’t be friends with just anyone. I can’t stand most people. It comes from my human days of killing people I suppose. So I figure you get off on causing pain. I get off on it. We are going to be friends. It’s simple.”

“You killed people as a human?” she whispered.

“Aro didn’t tell you?”

“No. He keeps information to himself. He is very protective of what he knows. I didn’t need to know. How… how many people did you kill?”

“Well I would imagine the number is over 100 now considering my recent activities. But if you are talking about just during my human life, I would say 80 or so.” God, this hair was a mess.

“When the hell was the last time you let your hair down?” I asked her.

“It’s been a while. So were you a serial killer?”

“Nope. Hit woman. Serial killer kill in a pattern. Mass murderers kill anyone who gets in their way. I killed for a paycheck. Now get out of that dress. I need to find something of mine that fits you. If not I am pretty sure Alice Cullen has something. But I would rather not involve her.”

“I’m not talking to them. They are weak minded fools.”

“Who?”

“Those women.”

“Can’t disagree with you. Except Charlotte. She is cool. She is a fighter. Other than that, I could care less about the rest of them. You got me to talk to. I want to know what it is like to cause extreme pain to someone with only your mind. I have to use tools. Blow torches, pliers, branding irons. You know, standard stuff.”

“You’ve tortured people?”

“I prefer to think of it as aggressive information gathering but yes. I have tortured quite a few people lately. Good Lord kid, I’m going to break a brush on your hair. Don’t ever leave it up this long again. You have beautiful blonde hair and you are strangling it to death. Now, you going to cooperate so we can go piss some bitches off or we going to stand here all night?”

She looked me in the eyes. She wasn’t smiling. I didn’t expect her to. But she finally took off her dress. There’s a surprise. Black underwear.

Two hours later, I walked down with Jane to the gasps of all in the room including the Volturi. She really was a pretty girl. Her hair was long and straight. A little makeup made her look older. She had small breasts so I could apparently relate. At least I used to be able to. Okay, so I wasn’t packing playboys now but come on. I was hot. Big breasts would just get in the way of my aim anyway. Jane was wearing one of my mini dresses. On her it wasn’t so mini because she was slightly shorter than me. But still it was form fitting, and a deep blue and enhanced her stronger features, like her legs and midsection.

Alice Cullen just had a heart attack. Nope she is still alive. She just isn’t breathing. I looked over the group. Charlotte was smiling. Alice, Rose, Tanya, Irina and Kate looked pissed. Esme looked very concerned. She is good at that look. She should patent it. Maggie was apparently going as well. She looked as stoic as ever. For such a pretty red head she never smiled much. Tia looked a little surprised but didn’t appear to care one way or another.

“Sister you look amazing.” I heard Alec say from the parlor where the supposed kings and the guard had gathered.

“Yes Jane. You are truly beautiful.” Aro smiled. It looked genuine. Could he really care about her? He looked at her like Charlie looked at me when I was a teen.

“Thank you Master Aro, Alec.” She looked like she wanted to smile. She really did look good. I outdid myself. I did with $50 dresses what Alice Cullen needed $5000 dresses to do.

“So you bitches ready to party or what?” I said to the assembled crowd of gawking females and Charlotte.

GPOV

“Your wife just invited Jane to my fiancée party.” Randall murmured next to me.

“Your future daddy in law invited them in the first place.”

“He was being polite!” Randall hissed.

“So was Bella.”

“Garrett maybe we should go with them.” Peter suggested.

“Peter are you suggesting we go to a club full of male strippers?” I asked him.

“No! I mean… look you just saw one of the most sadistic vampires in the history of the world go off with one of the most violent humans, male or female, I have ever seen. She is worse as a vampire. Do you know the shit that those two could cause?”

“Don’t be ridiculous Peter. Bella is always in control of herself. At times she likes to make those around think she isn’t to keep them on edge but she is always aware of her surroundings. She is smart. She is calm. She is cold as ice when she has to be. She won’t do anything stupid. Jane wouldn’t do anything ot get in trouble with her “masters.” They will be fine.

“Garrett, you need to pull Bella back before she gets in too deep with them.” Jasper said walking up, sounding like a stuck record.

“Pull her back how? The woman wants something, she gets it. She decided she needs to be friends with the Volturi, that’s what she will be. I can’t stop her. You can’t stop her.”

“You can stop her, Garrett.” Jasper whispered. He sounded angry.

“Jasper what is your problem?”

“Garrett believe it or not, despite how she may feel about me, I love that little girl like a baby sister. An out of control baby sister who jumps before she looks. I don’t want her to fall over the edge.”

That said, Jasper walked off. I looked at Peter who shrugged and walked off after him.

She would be fine. What’s the worst that could happen?

BPOV

We were sitting at our own table. Tanya and Charlotte were at the stage. The rest were sitting around a large table pretending to sip drinks. Jane and I didn’t bother.

A well hung young blonde man walked up to our table.

“Can I interest you ladies in a table dance?” He was cute.

“Leave. Now.” Jane responded, her expression never changing.

He left, looking a little confused. I had to laugh.

“Something amusing Bella?”

“God yes. You practically made him piss his g string and all you did was tell him to leave. It’s awesome.”

“I’m glad you are impressed. These men make me sick.”

“Oh come on, Jane. Lighten up. Haven’t you seen a naked man before?” I asked. I was kind of wondering if she had.

“Yes. My father raped me before I was turned. He was quite naked at the time.”

Okay then.

“Is that why… I mean…” Damn. It isn’t often that I can be struck speechless.

“If you really want to know and I won’t be able to shut you up, I had just turned 15. Our mother had died. He decided I would take her place. Alec discovered him on top of me and killed him by beating his head in with piece of firewood. But the town people already believed Alec and I were witches. Apparently they got headaches when I was around and felt numbness when Alec was around. They tried to burn us for his death. Master Aro slaughtered them all. He saved us. He had no idea we would have powers. He had no way of knowing. He told me once that he could not stand by and allow us to be destroyed by ignorant humans. He has been a father to us since that time.”

“That’s why you are so loyal.” I said, more to myself.

“Yes. That is why I would die for him and definitely kill for him.” She never raised her voice or frowned. It was almost spooky how she said it. No anger. Just stating facts.

“Huh.”

“Yes. Is that why you brought me out Bella? You want to know my secrets?”

“Not really. I just thought you seemed like you needed a little fun.”

Jane smiled at me. “How did such a nice girl as yourself become a hit woman, Bella?”

I shrugged my shoulders.

“I really don’t know. Just lucky I guess.”

She actually laughed. A real laugh. We were making progress.

“I don’t understand you, Bella. I understand why you want to be friends with Master Aro. You are smart. You know it is better to be allies with us rather than an enemy. You aren’t frightened of us. Yet you don’t start fights you see no need to fight. If we posed a threat to you, you would come at us with abandon. I can appreciate that. What I can’t understand is why you are bothering with me.”

“I guess I know what it is like not to have close connections with others because you are dangerous. You and I are very similar. We both have jobs, or in my case had a job, where we caused pain and death for agencies who believed they were acting in the best interest of their species. And maybe they were. I never had friends. I made a friend when I was in training but after training we all went our separate ways. We operated alone. I have no idea if she is even alive. I haven’t seen her in 4 years. The reason we were friends was because we were the same. We both went through the same things. We were women in a world of men. We both were killers. We understood each other and didn’t judge each other. I haven’t had any friends since then. Before Garrett barged into my life I had no love, no real happiness. It was just about the next mission. He changed that. He saved my life. Still though, even most vampires would cringe when they learn the things I have done. The things I am capable of doing. They are frightened of me as well. I find I don’t care. I have no time to waste on them. You however, are interesting. Aro told me he felt he and I were kindred souls. I don’t agree with that. I have no desire for power. But you… I look at you and I recognize my own. I want to be your friend because you won’t judge me, Jane.”

“That’s it?”

“Of course. You are right. I have no need to be your friend. Aro is the one with the power. I just thought we might get along. And you fascinate me.”

“I fascinate you, Bella?” she smirked, finally making a facial expression.

“Of course Jane. You and I are predators in a world of prey. I don’t see my kind often. Garrett is one. Jasper is another. Peter and Charlotte are a predators. But outside of them, I had yet to see one until I saw you.”

“You think we are the same?” Jane smiled.

“I know we are. You may not be as hard core as I am but I can get you there.” I winked at her. She finally gave me a real smile.

“I am the most feared vampire in the world Bella.” Jane told me with the cutest little serious face.

“No, you’re not. Jasper is. That’s only because word hasn’t gotten out that I kicked his ass.”

“I am much scarier than Jasper.”

“That right? When is the last time you were in a fight without your power?”

“Why would I?”

“You think I’m the only shield in the world?”

That shut her up.

“Have you ever been in a fight without your power?” I asked.

“No. I don’t suppose I have ever had to.”

“Do you want to learn?”

“You took out Whitlock?”

“Yep. I can teach you.”

“You will never join the Volturi. Anyone can see that. We don’t live near each other.” She mused.

“True, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk on the phone. Text. Video chat. Hang out every so often. You could visit me. I could visit you. I’m telling you Jane this friendship thing could work.”

She was silent for a few minutes and I let her think. I was checking out the strippers anyway. They had nothing on my man. Tanya just ripped a G string off a guy. Is it cold in here or is it just him? Maybe I am just used to seeing Garrett’s cock. Tough to compete with that.

“I suppose we can try Bella. I have never really had a friend outside of my brother.”

“Good. I’m glad we have that settled. Now let’s ditch these bitches and go have some fun. I’m hungry. How about you?”

“We feed weekly in Italy. We fed before we left.” She replied.

“You all feed at once? How does that work?”

“Heidi has a gift of drawing people in. She brings us tour groups of humans. They come in. We eat. Very simple.”

“You don’t hunt?”

“I just told you I feed from humans.” Jane answered.

“But you don’t hunt. You are fed like a lion in a zoo. Jane we are hunters. We need to hunt.”

“What do you suggest?” she asked, curious.

“Follow me.” I got up and Alice looked at me. She walked over, staying close to me and as far away from Jane as possible.

“Are you leaving Bella?”

“Yep. Great party but I am hungry. I am a newborn you know. We are going to feed. We will meet you all at the house. Assuming you can pull Tanya off those two guys.” I winked at her and Jane and I walked out.

We took off down the street. We were already being checked out by the humans outside a club a block down. I listened to the whistles and grabbed Jane’s hand.

“Where are we going?” she whispered.

“Just chill. See that corner ahead? Looks like a dark alley. A dark alley is to a vampire what a phone booth is to Superman.”

“Who is this Superman?”

“You gotta be fucking with me Jane!” This was worse than I thought. She was smiling.

“Bitch. You know Superman.”

“I’m don’t get out much but I do keep in touch with the human world.” She replied smiling.

Bella I hear footsteps behind us.” I hope so. You are a vampire Jane.

“Of course. Don’t look. You will scare off dinner.”

“There are three of them.” She said, sounding amused.

“Yes. Two are mine. I’m the newborn.”

“Fine. I told you I’m not hungry anyway.”

“Look if they follow us into the alley they are free game. If they don’t, we let them go. Sound good?”

“NO! You have gotten me thinking about blood now. I’m hungry.” She hissed.

I had to laugh. This was going to be fun. We turned in the alleyway. The footsteps right behind us. Candy from a baby.

“Don’t get blood on that dress. We are draining them, burning them and then we are going dancing.” This would be an interesting night.

GPOV

This has been an interesting night. We have all stood around and watched Emmett and Peter play video games. Jasper has glared at me all night. Carlisle has tried to talk to me a few times in private. I told him no. Randall is pissed that Bella took the witch princess to Kate’s party. Nothing like a wedding to bring joy to all. The Volturi stayed in the Parlor keeping watch over all.

Suddenly the house was full of laughter again. We all looked up to see the fairer sex walking in. At least I would have my woman in my…

“Alice, where is Bella?”

Alice looked surprised.

“They haven’t made it home yet? We figured they must be here. They left the party hours ago, before any of us did.”

“They?”

“Yes. Bella and… Jane.”

“Relax Garrett. I am sure they are just having a little fun.” Aro said from the parlor. He was smiling. He was happy. Garrett must kill.

No.

As much as I hate to admit it, he is probably right.

Fuck.

“Maybe we should go look for them Garrett. Make sure they are okay?” Jasper said walking up with a grim face.

Aro found that funny. He and Caius were both laughing.

“Something funny Aro?” Jasper asked.

“Jasper, from what I have seen and heard Bella Swan is more than capable of taking care of herself and anything that comes up. With Jane along with her, I would imagine those two could take over the World. I don’t imagine you have anything to worry about.”

“Still Aro, I would like to find out for myself. Perhaps if we could borrow Demetri…” Jasper began.

I was about to agree, even though I didn’t want Demetri coming along. Before I could though, two more sounds of laughter came strolling in through the door.

The site walking in had everyone in the room quiet. Bella and Jane had their arms around each other and were laughing. Jane was laughing. She was laughing hysterically. You would think they were drunk if you didn’t know it is impossible. Jane had venom in her eyes she was laughing so hard.

They seemed oblivious to others in the room.

“I can’t believe you did that. You gave him a lap dance?”

“Yep and snapped his neck. Nearly turned his head completely around. He made a mess in his pants though.”

“No he didn’t.” Jane squealed.

“Yes, he did.”

“Gross.”

“I know right? At least he was coming while he was going though. Of all the guys I ever killed that is one I will never forget. I even remember his name. Brady Kern.”

As she said his name Bella looked at the Irish Coven. Imperceptible perhaps, but the look was there. She wanted to gauge their reactions.

“Hello Garrett, love. How have you been tonight?” She walked into my arms.

I kissed her. Besides freaked out, worried, harassed and now utterly in shock, I had been fine.

“Master Aro? Can I got to Bella’s room? Please. We have so many more stories to share.” I heard Jane from the parlor.

“Of course child. You don’t have to be by my side. I am a grown man. Have fun with your friend.” Aro looked at me and winked. Asshole.

“Come up stairs with us baby. I can tell you about the clubs Jane and I went to tonight.”

“I will soon Bella. I am going to play a round or two with Emmett, Peter and Jasper.”

“Don’t be too long baby.” Bella kissed me a little slower this time. She had fed tonight. I could taste it on her. Naughty girl.

“You’ve been bad tonight haven’t you?” I whispered in her ear.

“Sweetie that’s a dumb question to ask. When aren’t I bad?” she whispered back.

“Don’t take too long.” She kissed my cheek and was gone.

Jane grabbed her hand at the stairs and they went up. Emmett walked up and clapped me on the shoulder.

“Congrats Garrett. You play your cards right and you may get a three way with the Anti-Christ and her sidekick.”

“Yeah, but which one is which?” Jasper asked.

That was the question. I played a few rounds and then slowly went upstairs. I saw Edward Cullen in the hallway. I wonder what he was listening to. He looked at me and looked at the floor. “Edward.”

“Garrett.” That said he walked back to his room. Damn it. Now Jasper and Emmett have me feeling sorry for the little emo bastard.

“I don’t want your pity Garrett.” I heard him say through the door.

“No problem Eddie. Have a good night. Alone.”

I walked up and heard Bella and Jane talking.

“Bella thank you for tonight. I haven’t had this much fun ever.”

“Hey, no problem Jane. I told you we would be great friends.”

I opened the door and nearly fell down. Jane and Bella were in pajamas. Jane was hugging Bella.

“Hey Garrett. Come in. Jane was about to tell me about the love lives of the Volturi guard.” Bella winked at me.

Shit.

I sat down on the edge of the bed and Jane began talking about Heidi’s attempt to get Demetri in bed and Felix being jealous and trying to get her to break their date to go out with him.

“I thought the Masters didn’t like the guard fraternizing Jane?”

“Garrett you would be amazed at the misconceptions about what goes on in Voltura. We have quite a lot of fun.”

I kicked back on the bed and pulled my boots off. Bella laid on me, and smiled.

“Well let’s hear about it Jane.”

I watched Jane talk and giggle with Bella for the next 6 hours. I don’t know how she did it. Bella melted the ice queen. She is amazing. She determines who she wants and who she doesn’t. She gets who she wants. She ignores those she doesn’t. She wanted Jane as a friend. I don’t know why and I certainly don’t know how but she did it.

I was very glad she wanted me. After a while though, I saw what attracted Bella to Jane. She is a kid. Despite the thousands of years and the sadism she has demonstrated she is just a girl wanting a friend. Bella would recognize that. She would know what it’s like to be a girl under the killer. Daddy’s little angel who would blow your head off without a second thought. Being at war with the two parts of who she is. She recognized Jane as a reflection of her. I really didn’t think she is playing an angle. She was being… nice.

Maybe she was starting to soften up. Another hundred years and she may go on a shopping trip with Alice.

Bella started telling Jane about the best motion to cut a person’s throat.

Better give it two hundred years.