Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Sins Of The Past

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 19:

Jasper POV

“What did she say Jasper? Rosalie did not just leave without a word.” Alice was frantic. Things have been crazy. Dion slipped after we left Volterra. She drained a teenage girl in an underground parking lot. It was my fault. I thought I had searched the levels pretty well before we entered the hotel, but as soon as the elevator opened Dion attacked the child. Alice was devastated. Peter, Charlotte and Garrett did not seem to give a damn. Rosalie took it hardest.

Dion was strangely not feeling much guilt at all. She had been very quiet since it happened.

In the meantime Rosalie grabbed Emmett and announced that she was leaving and to never contact her again. The two left, Emmett perplexed. I tried to talk to her but all she would say was she couldn’t believe she let it happen to someone else. I wasn’t sure what exactly she meant. I thought perhaps Dion’s slip, but Rosalie never purposely or even indirectly let that happen to anyone. I was coven leader. It was on me. It was bound to happen at times and Rose knew this.

“She said she couldn’t believe she let it happen again. She was feeling a tremendous amount of guilt.”

“Because of Dion?”

“No Alice. I don’t think so. She was feeling a tremendous amount of guilt since she left Aro’s chambers.”

“I wish I knew what was said in there. I can’t get anything even remotely associated with Bella, Jasper. Do you think they have brainwashed Bella? As a human? That was why they waited so long? They couldn’t do it to her as a vampire so they brainwashed her as a human? That was not the Bella we knew. I understand she may be upset at us leaving but Jasper, Bella shot Dion and didn’t even flinch. She was about to kill me. She would have if Caius had not stopped her. I’m sorry but that is not Bella. Nobody changes that much.”

“Yes they can Alice. If you knew me before I found you, you would understand that.”

“Bella was so loving… and Rose. Just to abandon us. She didn’t say where she was going or anything?”

“No. I don’t think Emmett even knew.”

“Call Carlisle. Maybe Esme can get in touch with her. If she is feeling so much guilt Jasper it is no telling what she might do.”

“Fuck her. Fuck her and fuck the big guy. You guys got problems. That means me and Char got problems. We need to figure out what is going on with the Volturi. They were acting very strange. Way to laid back. Acted like they didn’t even give a damn about you Jasper. They finally had reason because of you going along with Carlisle to end you and they didn’t. Acted like they didn’t give a damn. More concerned about wiping out an Indian tribe.”

“Shape shifter’s Peter. Shape shifters.” I corrected him.

“Okay. That makes sense. Caius loves to kill monsters. But why them? Why the whole damn tribe? Kill off the bloodline? That’s a lot of cover up. Why the hell would they even give a damn Major?”

I didn’t know. It was strange. The Volturi have never liked me, considering me a threat. They wanted Edward and Alice in the past. Of course they haven’t asked them to join since… 20 years ago.

“And why if they have a bad ass physical and mental shield did they wait to turn her? You said 16 years Jasper?”

“That is the question isn’t it?” I said more to myself.

“Major what are you feelin from Garrett?”

That surprised me. Between Rosalie storming off and watching Dion’s emotional state I really hadn’t paid any mind to Garrett.

“Why do you ask?”

“Charlotte said he’s actin a bit weird since we left the throne room. Not a lot but he just seems distracted.”

I reached out and felt him on the patio. He was… sullen. He seemed confused. Like he lost something but isn’t sure what.

“Has he said anything?”

“No. That’s the problem. He isn’t really talking at all. It’s weird.”

I shrugged my shoulders. Who the hell knew what went on in his head? I don’t know everything. I’m beginning to feel more and more like I knew nothing.

I figured Bella would be taken care of by the Pack. I knew Victoria was coming. I knew she would bring an army. I also made the decision to let it go. She would either die by Victoria or become a part of that Pack.

Was it the right decision? I don’t know. Honestly it was probably cowardly. But no one could bring themselves to kill her. We all loved her. We did. Alice was distraught. But the law had to be followed. Instead of killing her I told Alice she would be taken care of. It was a compromise she could live with.

Still I honestly thought… did they… they did something to her. Something that has her wanting revenge on not only the Pack but the whole tribe.

I made a mistake. I should have gone against Carlisle and Edward and everyone else. I should have done what I did for Dion. I should have fucking turned her myself. She and Alice and I could have left. I wanted to be a part of Carlisle’s family so badly. To be a part of something that wasn’t death. So I ignored what I should have done. I took the easy way out. That’s what Aro meant. Yeah I broke the law. But he didn’t care about that. He was angry I left her behind. They all were.

“What are we going to do Jasper?” Alice asked me. I should take her and run. My existence since I have met her has been about keeping her safe and happy. Aro wouldn’t kill us. He would have if he wanted to. He didn’t play games. Not like that. I could take her and run.

“We are going to La Push Washington. I want to find out what happened there.”

“Major the Volturi are going to be there and they are gonna be in a killin mood. We could easily wind up getting caught up in that. You prepared to fight them?” Peter asked.

“No. But we need to know. I need to know.”

I picked up the phone and dialed Carlisle. He didn’t answer. I tried Esme. She didn’t answer. I didn’t bother with Edward. I hated him too much.

With a sigh I hung up. “Peter I appreciate the loyalty you have shown me. But you and Char don’t have to be involved with this. This was my mistake. I need to fix this. I need to find out what happened. Whatever it was, Rose knows. She shouldn’t be the only one who has to live with this. It’s my cross to bear as well.”

“Char and I are going.”

“So am I.” Garrett said firmly, walking into the room.

“Gar…”

“They took something from me Jasper. I don’t know what but the bastards took something from me in that throne room. I want to know what it was. I want to know why.”

What the hell?

“Gar what are you talking about? Who? Aro? What could Aro take? Did he touch you?”

“I’m going. I’m also calling some friends. We are going to witness this. The Volturi are not going to destroy a race of people simply because they can. I want to know why. The Romanians want us to come out. The Volturi say this is wrong and are willing to kill any who disagree with them. The Romanians would run rough shod over the humans but the Volturi are prepared to do the same. I want witnesses. I believe it is time vampires had a bit more input into how we are governed.”

“Witnesses could be seen as an act of war Garrett.” Peter pointed out.

“Not asking permission. You aren’t the only one who needs answers now Jasper.”

“Fine. I need to find a place for Dion. Maybe Carlisle…”

“Dion is gone.” Garrett said offhandedly.

“When?!”

“About twenty minutes ago.”

“Where? I have to find her? Why didn’t you say something?”

“I am not her owner and neither are you.”

“I am her maker!”

“Apparently she didn’t give a damn. She packed a bag and left. You can’t force her to stay.”

“Still I have to find her. Alice stay here and…”

“You know where she went Jasper. No point in going back.” Peter said quietly.

I took a breath and saw tears in Alice’s eyes. I did know where she went. I saw the looks. I felt the attraction. I knew about the whispered conversations in the hallway. She went to him. Damn it. Less than a month as a coven leader and my coven was gone. Still it didn’t matter. I would get my answers. Then if I was still alive I would take Alice and go. Go where? At this point it didn’t matter anymore.

Marcus POV

“Thank you for coming Chelsea.”

“I expected your summons Master.” The poor girl looked nervous. Perhaps it is best to get to the point.

“So you were the reason the mating bond disappeared? I thought perhaps it was Isabella’s shield.”

“No Master. It was me.” She said quietly.

With my gift I am able to see all bonds a person has to another. There are many different types of bonds. Mating bonds, family bonds, friendship bonds, the bonds that unite covens. The Volturi’s bonds to each other are the strongest I have ever encountered. Isabella’s bond to Aro was even stronger.

When the visitors walked into the throne room I noticed an incredibly strong bond immediately. One that caused me great worry. One coming from Garrett and leading straight to Isabella.

Isabella was his mate. The bond lines only ran in one direction strongly. The line running from her to Garrett were very weak, most likely due to her inherent hatred of men outside the Guard. No sooner did I recognize the bond running from Garrett towards Isabella, it was gone.

“So you saw it?”

“I felt it Master. I panicked. Bella could not possibly be involved in a relationship with a man. I knew his bond was strong. He would have tried to claim her. It would have been a disaster. She would have killed him. I wasn’t sure what effect it would have on her. I severed it before he could recognize the pull was coming from her.”

As I suspected.

“You have grown very strong to sever a mating bond.” I noted.

“Yes Master.” She whispered.

“You made the right call Chelsea. It required a split second decision and you made it. Of course this isn’t the first time you have severed a mating bond, is it?”

“No Master.”

“Jane? Twenty years ago?”

“Yes. She ran across a nomad named Jonathan while on a mission. She was confused. He tried to touch her and she used her gift on him. Alec brought back the nomad to Volterra. Master Aro brought me in and I spoke with him and Jane. I recognized what it was. He would never go away. Jane begged me to sever the bond. I wasn’t sure I could. I did my best and like Isabella, Jane’s bond was barely able to be felt. I weakened it to the point it was almost nonexistent and then…”

“Yes?”

“Master Aro and Jane killed the boy. Still Jane became depressed. Until she met Isabella.”

“Why was I not brought in?” I asked out of curiosity.

“You were having a particularly bad time that year Master. I believe you spent quite a bit of time with Corin. We were afraid you would never speak again.”

Of course. I remembered that time. Before I met my newest daughter, I had not smiled in nearly seven hundred years.

“Do you think you could sever a bond that both vampires felt strongly?”

“No Master. Had the events in Isabella’s past not occurred and her line was strong, Garrett would have been drawn to her many years ago.”

I see. The tangled webs we weave in our existence.

“He will give up? Garrett I mean?”

“I don’t know Master. He will feel no bond to her and should not even know how close he came…”

“To being complete.” I finished.

“No Master. It would have been a disaster. Bella would have killed him. If he had touched her the bond would have been complete and she would have killed him without realizing what happened. She would have gone insane then. What we have dealt with so far would be mild in comparison. Garrett may feel empty for the rest of his existence. But Bella and Jane’s bond is…”

“As strong as a mating bond.” I had seen it. When Bella was human their bond was one of friendship and love. On Bella’s awakening it was cemented as one of complete devotion. Not even Chelsea would be able to break it. Bella had only one stronger bond.

Aro. Although she claimed to see Aro as a father, equal to myself and Caius, she was wrong. She saw Aro as almost a deity. An angel who came to her at the darkest moment of her life. Who took care of her, who gave her everything she needed, who was always there. He comforted her, praised her. Her entire life became about impressing and winning the approval of Aro. Bella came alive when Aro was in her presence. Jane’s bond to Aro was similar.

“I believe you took the correct action Chelsea. I approve. Garrett may feel empty for the rest of his existence. But he is not family. Bella would have been hurt by this bond. You followed our one absolute mandate. We take care of each other first.

That said we must tell her what has happened.”

Chelsea said nothing. She understood though. We were indeed family. We did not lie to family. We did not commit lies of omission.

“Of course Master.”

“Does Aro know?”

“Not yet Master. I destroyed the coven bond Rosalie felt towards the Cullens and at the time Jasper at Master Aro’s instructions as soon as she left his chambers. She will never feel beholden to them again.”

“Let us speak to Aro and then we can inform Bella.”

I had a feeling I knew my daughter and knew exactly what she would want to do. She would want to kill Garrett. Of course Aro would give her exactly what she wanted like always. I hoped I could make her see this wasn’t necessary. I did not want to take chances with her sanity. He would not be a problem, so long as he stayed away.

Dani POV

I woke up outside.

How in the hell did I get outside? I recognized the forests of La Push. I recognized the scents and sounds. I could hear and smell everything. I wasn’t dreaming. I didn’t think I was dreaming. Looking at my clothes I noticed I was wearing some sort of tribal dress made of what felt like a soft fur, maybe some type of leather. leather.

Where the fuck was I? I needed a drink.

“A drink is the last thing you need child. You have imbibed more in your 16 years than I did in my entire life.”

I managed not to squeak in surprise. Instead I turned around and prepared to fight whatever new assholes had stolen me in my sleep from under Connor’s nose and brought me here.

I saw two men. Both dressed in tribal wear, meaning not much. Both wearing head dresses. Oh good Lord, they are taking this Indian thing way too far.

“Who the fuck are you two?”

My mind instantly took in my situation. Two men barely dressed. I was barely dressed. My mind immediately turned to rape. I needed to run.

“You will go nowhere child. We mean you no harm. I am Quil.”

He reached out his hand and I stepped back. He seemed to accept that and backed off.

“And I am Taha Aki.” The other taller guy smiled. I backed up a bit more.

“That supposed to mean something to me?”

He laughed lightly. “I suppose it would if you knew the history of your people. That is why we have brought you here. You will not hear the truth from those among the living.”

“Where is here?”

“The Spirit World child.” The guy named Quil answered.

“Are you related to that Quil wolf? That dumbass?”

The Quil guy sighed.

“Yes. He is my grandson.”

Why am I here? I’ve taken a lot of shit in my life but nothing has ever made me trip like this.” This was a new experience I was not happy with.

“Because you are the only one who can convince your mother to spare my people.” Taha Aki said, meeting my eyes and making me feel very uncomfortable.

“You assume I give a fuck about your people?”

“You should. They are your people as well.” Quil answered.

“Sorry to disappoint you but I only have one people in this world and I am not talking her out of shit. I doubt I could anyway. She is taking your chief and she is killing your warriors. I want nothing to do with whatever part of your people is inside me.”

“You have not received your tattoo. The one that marks you as a spirit warrior.” The Aki guy said, completely ignoring what I just said.

“That stupid brand the rest of the guys have? That’s not a tattoo, that’s a target. No thanks.”

“Child will you at least be quiet long enough to hear the history of our tribe? The legends? Then you will understand.” Quil informed me.

“Understand what?”

“Why William Black is the evil person that he is. What happened to make him this way.” He answered.

“You think I give a fuck? He is going down. No excuse in the world will save him.”

“The tribe does not have to fall with him. Shut up child and listen. Have a seat.” Aki said quite rudely.

I backed up a bit at his tone and felt a log behind me. Looking down I saw we were now in a circle of logs on a beach. A fire lit up in the middle.

Seeing no way out of this I sat down.

“My name is Taha Aki, as I have said. I was the leader of the Spirit Warriors of our tribe many moons ago. The Spirit Warriors were able to leave our bodies and walk in the spirit world.

I found one of my warriors, a man named Utlapa, had plans to attack neighboring tribes. He had thoughts and plans of an evil intent I discovered too late. I banished him from the tribe. One day while walking in the Spirit World, Utlapa entered my body, stealing it from me. I was stuck here in the Spirit World and forced to watch as he reigned over my people.

Instead of carrying out his blood thirsty plans he instead grew greedy and obsessed with his own selfish desires. He took many wives against their will and lived off the work of our people. He forbid the other spirit warriors from entering the Spirit World.

Having no other recourse I found a wolf and learned that it had a soul. I asked the wolf if I could share its body to attempt to kill Utlapa. The wolf graciously agreed. I entered our village intent on killing my body and sending Utlapa back to the spirit world. As I entered our village my friend Yut, an elder of our tribe, as Quil was when he was alive, recognized me, even in the wolf’s body. He left the physical realm in violation of Utlapa’s orders to speak to me. Utlapa killed him for it. In my anger I transformed back to my human form. Recognizing me, my warriors rose up and killed Utlapa.

I took my place in the tribe as Chief and lived for many more years, passing on the ability to transform into a wolf to three families, the Uley’s, the Black’s and the Atearra’s. I learned to stop phasing and became mortal. Until the Cold ones came.

I phased once more and defeated the male. But his mate returned and attempted to slaughter my tribe. My wife killed herself to help me defeat her.

Now more cold ones have returned. More will follow. My people are being sadistically killed. This will not stand child.”

“Sounds like a personal problem. What does this have to do with Billy Black?” This was freaky. I was ready to leave. If this spooky guy thought I would feel sympathy…

“That would be my fault.” Quil said, sounding pretty sad. I had figured by now these guys were dead. I guessed I wasn’t since they were taking the time to explain this and wanted me to talk to Mom.

“Your fault? Too bad you’re dead. You could be sharing a torture chamber with Black.”

He ignored me and began talking. Yay.

“When Billy Black was 18 he approached me and said he felt moved to learn to walk in the Spirit World. He asked me to teach him. As a future Chief of our tribe it was necessary for him to learn, however a warrior usually did not walk in the Spirit World until they are a bit older. This is for protection. It is easy to be lost in this world if not with a guide as you currently are or adequately taught to protect yourself. It is easy to become what you would call, possessed.

Billy insisted. He convinced me he was strong enough. He wanted to be a great Chief. His father had died and the elders led the tribe until he became old enough to take the mantle. Billy was impatient. I thought in my pride that I could guide him despite his youth.

I worked with Billy for a year making him swear to never walk in this world without me. He broke his oath.

I believe at some point, just as the soul of Taha Aki merged with the Great Wolf, Billy Black merged with Utlapa. Utlapa is no longer in this world. He and Billy became one.

I watched Billy become quite arrogant. To the outside world he was a wise and kind man. To Sarah he was a devoted husband. But I noticed signs. Signs I ignored.

Before he became crippled he had already raped Embry’s mother. I have no way of knowing who or how many other women he raped. It is obvious that Utlapa’s spirit is much stronger than Billy’s. I doubt much of Billy even exists any longer, lost in Utlapa’s madness. When Billy became crippled I no longer worried. How much trouble could he cause? I thought perhaps he had learned humility. He did seem to become a better person. The arrogance I thought was simply from his youth was gone. I still had no idea Utlapa had possessed him.

I did not know he phased when he met Carlisle Cullen. But with the ability to phase Utlapa had something he never had before. The ability to become a wolf.”

“Billy Black became possessed. That is what you are telling me?” I asked for clarification.

“Yes.” Quil answered.

“It doesn’t matter. Whoever is in that sack of fucking meat is dead. Call him Utlapa, call him Billy. I don’t give a damn. None of this changes anything.”

“I will not allow my tribe to fall due to Utlapa’a actions child.” Taha guy told me looking quite upset.

“Not a lot you can do about it since you are dead.” I responded.

He smiled.

“What makes you assume I am dead?”

He phased. Standing before me was a growling very large wolf. Very, very large. I screamed.

And woke up in Leah’s bed.

I calmed my breathing and checked the clock. It was noon. Leah was at work.

Shit.

That was trippy.

Was it real? One way to find out.

Walking to her bookshelf in the living room I pulled three photo albums down and began searching. Looking through the pages was like looking into another time. I saw Mom and Jake. They were always together it seemed. Still she seemed so sad. Having a vampire army after you will do that I suppose. There were photos of the Pack. One even showed the Paul guy laughing.

There.

Standing near a bonfire, was an old man. He was not dressed in tribal wear, a simple button down red shirt and jeans. He was wearing glasses. But I recognized his face. Quil.

Taha dude… he never said he died. He said I shouldn’t assume… he wouldn’t let his tribe fall because of…

I had a decision to make.

No I didn’t. It was no decision at all. I wasn’t lying when I told that fucker I had one people. I knew who my loyalty was to.

“Connor?”

“Yes Dani? Bad dreams?”

I didn’t jump when he appeared in front of me. I loved his presence. He was my guardian angel.

“We may have one more wolf to fight. One we haven’t seen yet. Mom needs to know about him. He’s a big one.”

Instead of laughing or asking me what I was talking about, he simply sat down and motioned for me to do the same.

“Tell me.”

So I did.