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Reports and Family	By : lileeyore76 Category: Twilight Series > AU/AR > Het > Het Views: 1127 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Reports and Family
Chapter One
Clan Loyalties

“How much longer before we make it to your home?” Bella asked watching Theron carefully. She was worried about his sanity and Kaashaa’s sister and cousin’s temper.
“Just another ten minutes or so,” Theron answered watching Elyshia and Lucia conversing on just how many body parts they could tear Caius, Felix, Alec, Jane and Maria into.
“We should be landing soon,” Lucien called from the pilot’s cabin a few minutes later.
Theron excused himself and left heading toward the cabin. Poking his head in he watched as the pilot and Lucien communicated with the tower for their landing. “Are Acie and Tia waiting on us?” He asked catching Lucien’s attention.
“They said they’d be there and ready to get us back to the house as soon as we land.” Lucien answered glancing at the runway toward which they were heading.
“Good, we’ll need all hands on board for this one.” Theron said before heading back to his seat to buckle up.
It was not much to see at the runway as they landed, safely securely at least for the Cullens until a trio of obviously very old vampires stood shoulder to shoulder in the blowing breeze unafraid of the sunlight threatening to break through the cloud covering the bright sun of the upper skies. "How typical of you, Theron always picking up strays." One of the two females spoke as she stepped forward again to embrace her longtime friend and Clan member fondly.
Theron merely smiled as he returned the hug before turning toward the lone male, offering his hand in a gesture that the Cullens recognized as friendship, "Blake, it is good to see you, even if unexpectedly." he said turning to look to his group of 'strays' as Blake frowned, "I count one missing unless there's something I am missing.”
“That’s why we’ve come here. I need you, Acie and Tia to come with us to Volterra. Caius lost his mind and kidnapped Kaashaa and a member of their coven. I’ll explain more on the way and make introductions as well.” He answered turning toward Acie and Tia, “Is everything set to go?” he asked.
The second female nodded, "Didn't know what all we needed so we brought the standard stuff but we probably have time to find a few things to help the brood behind ya." she said swinging a purple and black braid back over her shoulder with a grin.
“Yes make sure we’ve got everything even for the Cullen family. It would be rude to take care of ourselves and not our guest and maybe future family members.” A voice behind them answered smiling.
Theron smiled as well watching as Amelia stepped forward from the edge of the shelter. “I was wondering if you would be here?” he said as she kissed him briefly and smiled warmly at the Cullens.
“One of our daughters is in danger of course I would. I wish you’d allow me to go with you.” She answered.
He shook his head gently the obvious deep affection present in his gaze as he pulled the smaller female to him brushing his lips over her temple, "I don't know if it’s a good idea. . . not with ... "he trailed off with a glance back toward Elisha guiltily "But we can discuss it on the way if you wish."

Amelia nodded, “Then maybe I could go as far as Rome with you. I need to check in on some things there anyway.” She answered taking his offered hand as everyone began loading up in the car for the trip.
"That sounds fine, Rome for you and we will continue onward to fix what has gone awry." Theron nodded as they began the trek toward the house firstly, one arm wrapped comfortably around Amelia's shoulders.
Once they were there and settled Amelia smiled brightly at the Cullens. “I must admit it’s not often we have distinguished guest in our home. Please make yourselves at home here till we’re ready to leave. If you need anything my name is Amelia please don’t hesitate to ask me.” She said stepping to the edge of the entrance way to speak with another before settling herself beside Theron again.
Carlisle nodded stepping forward, "We appreciate the generosity, most ...respond badly to the news of our chosen ... feasts." he finished finally with a hesitant smile, "That one as known as Theron took an interest in our ways brings us hope. I'm just sorry that partly is responsible for the mess at hand."
“Its interesting to us because you choose to help humans and that in and of itself changes how vampires in general have been long been portrayed. I only wish that it was under better circumstances that we were visiting and that I could show you more of our home. Please do understand we don’t blame you for the actions of the Volturi. They chose a long time ago to cross paths with us and not in a good way.” She answered shaking her head at the end.
Carlisle nodded somewhat relieved though he noticed stepping closer to the woman that despite for all appearances she was as he, a vampire there was a faded scar ... shaped as a star upon her forehead faded but present his smile gentle "All things an unusual child tells me happen as they are meant to. Even if it pissess us all off."
Amelia smiled, “Yes, even my child came into this world for a reason.” She noticed the subtly looks of the others and smiled, “Before you ask I was once unicorn before I was transformed. Though I’ve lost the ability to become was I was born it was passed to my daughter making her unique even among our kind that is why I’m thankful to you all for befriending her she has so little friends outside our home beside her sister and cousin.”
Carlisle nodded, "It was a logical step to assume it was a maternal trait rather than paternal in fact." He was slowly piecing together the unusual dynamic of this family and though he wondered how exactly Elyshia tied in he wasn't quite ready to ask not when a life hung in the balance. "How long do you think it will take Theron to be sure we are all ready?"
Before Theron could answer Lucien, Acie, Tia, and Blake reappeared. “We’re ready to go Theron everything’s been loaded.” Lucien announced smiling at his old friend.
“Then let’s be on our way we have a long trip before we get to end of our journey and the beginning of a fight.” Theron answered leading the way outside and toward the plane.
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“Let her go Caius and give her the antidote like you promised.” Jasper hissed out struggling against Felix and Alex.
Caius laughed, “Do you think I’d let this creature die unceremoniously. Don’t worry she’ll be fine in my hands Cullen.” He sneered finally injecting Kaashaa who lay withering in pain on a bed. A few minutes later they released Jasper and left.
“Easy Kaashaa you’re going to be fine.” Jasper whispered going into the kitchen area and coming back with a bowl of water and a towel. He began wiping her forehead to cool her down from the fever that had set in only moments into the flight to Volterra.
“Jasper I’m scared.” Kaashaa said her voice softer than ever. It was almost hard even for Jasper to hear what she had said though her eyes now open spoke volumes to him.
Jasper knew that the woman was past scared by then, she was teetering on terror and it was painful to know that there was almost nothing that he could do but wait and find out just what madness the Volturi were going to wreak before her family and his own could arrive. So he hoped.
For a few minutes all was quiet before a small knock was heard on the door. “Who is it?” Jasper asked his muscles tightening ready to spring should it be Caius or his bunch again.

The door opened to reveal of all people Athenodora, Caius’ mate. “I know I shouldn’t interfere but I can not stand by and let either of you come to harm as long as Marcus nor Aro know what Caius is doing. Here take this and give her the whole dose. It should help purge the poison for good from her system but promise me something if you do this and are caught do not mention it was I that gave this to you. If you break your promise I’ll deny it and you’ll die.” She said handing him a syringe then leaving.
Jasper was flabbergasted but her emotions revealed that the female was in fact troubled by her mate's doings knowing that her betrayal was in fact her own death if Caius learned of it. So they had an ally after all, he thought turning toward the dying woman and began to prepare to give her the dose and search for a place to hide the syringe.
A couple of hours past before a small squeak startled Jasper out of his thoughts as she saw Kaashaa sit up. “Jasper I’m hungry.” She said smiling her eyes lighting up the way they had when he had met her.
Jasper smiled at her and left returning a few minutes later with a bowl and cup. “Here just don’t eat to fast.” He sat down beside her helping her balance her food in front of her.
“Thank you Jasper, I’m sorry you had to be caught in this mess though.” She said concentrating on her food not daring to look at Jasper.
“Kaashaa you’re part of my family and as part it’s my duty to protect you just like I would Alice.” Jasper answered taking his hand to pull Kaashaa’s face up so he could look into her eyes.
“Jasper it’s because of me that you’re separated from Alice. I shouldn’t have…” she began her eyes filling with tears. Her heart was breaking thinking about what would happen to Jasper and eventually herself.

Jasper sent a calming wave to her then took the bowl and set it aside before turning back to her. He held her gaze before taking trembling hands and holding her gently kissing her full on the lips allowing him self to feel her love toward him. He pulled back slightly a few minutes later to give her a chance to breathe. “I do love you Kaashaa that I can not ever deny.” He said. She just smiled and pulled him back to her continuing the kiss as a way to show her answer to him.
“Jasper …” she murmured as she pulled him down on top of her. Her legs began wrapping around his waist of their on accord.
He didn’t say anything but pulled away to smile at her. He left her lips to travel down her neck placing kisses as he found her collarbone. His hands began traveling over her body exploring as he concentrated on gently sucking on her skin finding him self suddenly lost in her scent. His hand found its way up her shirt and began tracing figure eights from her stomach to the bottom of her bra.
Her hands explored as well finding the buttons on his shirt and opening them to expose his chest. “You’re beautiful Jasper.” She said feeling him flinch as she ran a hand over the scars. Before he could respond he heard snickering coming from the doorway.
"Well isn't this just sweet as pie." Caius purred from the doorway though the envy and anger were etched across his face.
Jasper turned sitting up. He growled putting himself between Kaashaa and Caius. “What do you want Caius?” Jasper asked his voice glacially calm even though his eyes showed the anger building in them.
"Just seeing how my beloved was. Miraculously recover."
“Yes, no thanks to you Caius I’m doing a lot better. But need I remind you I’m not your beloved and when my father gets here I hope he tears you in so many pieces that one match could be set on fire and used to burn your ashes.” Kaashaa sneered keeping her hand on Jasper’s arm. She knew in her present state if Caius provoked Jasper she couldn’t stop him.
Caius smiled serenely though Jasper felt the unease of being face to face with an angry or irate Theron. "He wont' harm me. I'm too important to the order of things. Unlike yourself you disobedient little brat.” he snapped.
“I hate to say this but you’re lying because everyone knows you aren’t that damn important Cauis. Besides I can see the fear in your eyes and smell it in the air.” Kaashaa stated smiling suddenly.
“I’d suggest leaving Caius it might be detrimental to your health to stay here any longer.” Jasper hissed out growling again at Caius.
Caius smiled, “What’s the matter afraid are you?”
Jasper snorted, “What’s there to be afraid of you? I should think not considering that Aro has no clue we’re even here does he?” Caius didn't answer him knowing that no matter his answer it would bite him in the ass eventually and swept out of the room slamming the door behind him.
Kaashaa touched Jasper on the arm, “Jasper are you okay?” she asked still sensing his anger.
Jasper turned his head managing a tense smile, "No, but I have a sense that as we speak someone rallied the troops by now." he said trying to be optimistic about their dire situation.
Kaashaa nodded, “I hope they hurry I have a feeling we won’t be able to stall Caius much longer.”
“You don’t worry about a thing darlin’ we’ll keep him at bay till your father gets here.” Jasper stated his Texas accent slipping out.
Kaashaa smiled, “I hope so Jas…per.” Her words were broken up by a yawn.
“Here you lay down and get some rest I’ll keep watch.” He stated laying on the bed beside her and pulling her into his arms. She didn’t resist falling asleep in minutes after cuddling next to him.
***
“So how did you and Theron meet?” Bella asked her voice curious. It was something that normally she wouldn’t have asked but even she couldn’t mistake the same star scar that she’d seen on Kaashaa when they had first met.
Amelia smiled faintly her extended canines glimmering in the light, "That's a long tale, with many twists, turns, and bumps." She answered with a look toward her mate then toward the curled up, not-quite innocent looking shape using Lucien as an oversized pillow. "And one with its heartaches."
“It’s one we have time for love.” Theron’s voice answered quietly. He watched as she turned and smiled. “They have the right to know as I’ve got a feeling we may soon be close kin.” He added smiling again before turning his gaze briefly toward Lucien before resuming his conversation with Carlisle, Edward and Emmett.
"It began a long time ago; the years aren't important so much as what was going on at the time. One vampire sought slaughter as is often the case, and tore apart the village I was living within the borders of and like many others I was bitten and nearly killed when somehow - how I don’t really remember - Theron was there and in a split second's choice turned me. It nearly killed both of us but for allies of his..." she began giving then a quiet look to the sleeping shape again, “And a choice which very nearly cost me my best friend as well."
“What happened to your best friend?” Alice asked her own curiosity sparked now.
"We quarreled for a long time and by the time we made our peace I was heavy with Kaashaa by then and she heavier still with child herself. I never did learn from her whose child she carried." the woman shook her head slightly sighing once, "Obviously it wasn't the ordinary which might be why she never told me."
“Is Elisha your best friend’s child?” Bella asked her own gaze shifting slightly toward the sleeping figure.

Amelia nodded softly, "And that's why we kept Elisha close, when her mother was killed in a battle for -” she caught herself and changed gears, "For an innocent life, which is what she wanted almost as much as she wanted to raise her child herself."
Everyone nodded realizing she wasn’t telling everything but not pressing the issue. “I have a question how is it you came by getting pregnant I thought vampires couldn’t have offspring unless a male mated with a human?” Rosalie asked her expression puzzled.
"I didn't turn right away ... part of what I was... “She smiled a bit wryly, "And the child was conceived before I turned though the poison already flowed in my veins and was obviously passed over to Kaashaa. Sometimes I think Kaashaa wound up with the easier path of the two of them."
“Still shouldn’t the poison have killed the baby?” Rosalie asked her eyes bright. “What do you mean the easier path of the two of them?” she added.

"Ordinarily so yes," Amelia said with a nod again rubbing her forehead absently, "Doesn't when your best friend being what and who she was born to be picks up that something's wrong and digs in her heels that she wants to save not only you but meet the child as well."
“It sounds like your best friend had an idea what Kaashaa could become. I can understand her reasons well now.” Esme stated looking at the three girls before turning to smile at Amelia.
“So you took your best friend’s daughter to raise as a way of saying thanks for saving your own daughter’s life?” Rose asked. “How old are they and which one’s older they look the same age.” She added in.
"Something akin to that yes, and Elisha was born not many months - a half year I think around it anyway before Kaashaa was born. Child had a vicious temper from the word go. Be happy she can control it for now."
Esme chuckled, “Yes I’ve seen a little of her temper so I can imagine what it once was like. They’re so protective of each other it’s often hard to imagine them not as real siblings. It must have been hard raising them.”
"Challenging," Amelia chuckled shaking her head, "And the only way they'd be closer I think is if they shared blood. And even then not by much."
Esme laughed thinking how close her own kids were. “I can understand the challenging part and you’ve had yours from tiny on. Try raising six young adults and helping with a grandchild. There are days I’m on wits in especially over the boys.”
Amelia laughed openly in reply to that, "It wasn't just Theron and I thank the gods for that. We had... help." she decided was the best way to put it with a smile that dimmed slightly at the edges, "Trusted help that partly declawed the hell kitten."
Esme laughed, “I’ve only ever thought we would consort with wolves but to see Theron and Lucien as friends is amazing. I can imagine he’s been a big help for you as well as your extended family. I hope we can one day be considered family as well it seems you’ve still got your work cut out for you with her. It would be good for both our families in a way.” She thought about the boys having others around to wrestle with and keep company as well as for herself she wanted to know this woman better.
Amelia chuckled lightly and nodded, "Theron and Lucien have been friends for a very long time. And yes... Elisha's been a puzzle box that we've never quite figured out wholly." she smiled a bit fondly at the sleeping shape, one hand curled over a shoulder by then, "She's hard to get near with the temper and the fritzy internal appropriate censor.."
"Fritzy," Tia laughed from behind them, "If that's "fritzy" Mel I'd hate to see your version of broken."
“As far as I’m concerned it’s always out of order unless Kaashaa’s around to unstick the button.” Acie added smiling.
“It sounds like Edward’s temper. That’s why we’re glad that Bella showed up when she did she’s the only one that can keep his button unstuck and trust me I’ve tried.” Alice stated as Edward rolled his eyes at her then shook his head in warning. Alice smiled, “See what I told you.” She added as Acie smiled having seen the look that Edward gave her.
"Elisha tries - and despite what you may think she has improved, though the fact she refuses to let anyone else in - I'm sure you've sensed it, “she glanced at Edward with a smirk, "Told you off for trying to spelunking didn't she?"
“Told off was being nice. Kaashaa warned him not to try that but my brother’s to damn stubborn for his own good. Serves him right he got kicked out.” Rosalie added as Edward glared at her.
“Edward be nice. Rose you and Alice leave him be and don’t aggravate him.” Esme chided smiling and shaking her head at Amelia as if to say see what I deal with on a daily basis.
Amelia laughed despite herself, "Kaashaa tries to be the buffer for others knowing her sister’s ... quirks... but some have to find out for themselves. Kaashaa's been the only one more or less spared that temper. I've always seen her as somewhat lost, more in the last years than the ones before now."
Esme smiled understanding as a quiet settled on the plane allowing everyone time to let all the information sink in that they had learned from each other.

The revulsion and anger slammed through Elyshia as the door opened and the image of Caius' near-rape of her sister flashed across her unguarded mind again. The helplessness of the time - and the memory of that time angered her as she tossed in restless sleep vaguely aware that she had dozed off on Lucien’s lap, one of the few 'safe' places in the world.
As dreams do the scenery spun and the image of Kaashaa’s running with her through a forest and a split second before it happened she -knew- Kaashaa was going to tumble over the Cliffside landing first with a sickening 'thud' echoed by a scream of "NO!!" as she sprinted over the cliff blindly using her leather boots to slow her own descent. "No nonono." the chanted thought scrambled through a panicking mind as she assessed Kaashaa's' condition and swore as her phone fell apart in her hand...
Then the image flipped to Jasper staring from her to Kaashaa before she heard an echo of a voice ‘You have to help her you’re the only one that can. I can’t save her or you without your help’

Drawn by the voice her mind spun around again until she was fact to face with an ageless, mature face bearing a familiar frustrated gaze down at her, "You're a clever young lady you'll find a way you always do. Now stop this nonsense Elyshia and find your solutions..." The image faded away and she found herself standing atop a windblown cliff knowing what was to be a final meeting would occur once another set of familiar steps occurred.
She smelled him before she saw him, her gaze out over the water he'd been lured to for some time fighting the flinch as a hand grazed her shoulder willing her emotions to quiet - this was the moment she'd Seen years before and had fought knowing it would be one of the few moments that could break her. Turning she looked up at him - much smaller than he was and yet somehow never felt intimidated by the quieter but cheerful being who now looked much less so. In fact he looked as troubled on the outside as she felt. Neither spoke as she turned again to look over the waters splashing up on the surf again.

"There's nothing I can do to make this easier," the soft voice was musical akin a bard's and yet the sadness was in it too as he turned her to look at her the pale lips quirking into a ghost of a bright smile, "But I am allowed two last gifts for you," he said pulled at a chain around his neck, the mithril glinting in the sunlight, "Keep this with you and I'm never far. And I'm told by the Shipwright these words to you, one of ours and yet not. "When the need is most and all other lights are gone. I will come."
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Lucien growled as claws dug into his shoulder as the child slept fitfully on his lap using his other shoulder for a pillow and pried the hand free with a look that plainly said 'If I didn't love you kid...' Keeping however the younger female close as she woke with a painful elbow to his ribcage again her eyes bright he saw with tears Lucien merely curled the hand in his and kept the small shape half pinned in his lap.
Theron reached over and shook Elyshia gently, “Time to wake up little kitten.” He whispered gently in her ear.
Dark eyes cut over to him with a look that spoke of the horrible dreams as much as Lucien's pry of his hand off of his chest again, "How far out are we?" she asked rubbing at her eyes.
“About ten minutes. We’re going to drive from Rome to Volterra that’s another 45 minutes so an hour or less we’ll there.” Lucien answered.
She nods slightly and yawned a bit "Guess that means I need to wake up and pretend I'm civilized so I don’t eat Caius for lunch."
Theron chuckled, “Yes eating Caius for lunch wouldn’t do you or anyone else any good besides we need you to be civil long enough to help us have a decent conversation with Aro and Marcus.” He smiled at her handing her a mug. “Here, Tia thought you might want this.”
She took the mug sitting up and not bothering to crawl out of Lucien's lap in fact as she silently sighed once taking a sip of the mug's contents. "Yeah besides I figure Caius'd only give me a bellyache anyway. Crass and gross as he is."
Theron laughed, “That he is little one. Just remember to be on your best behavior for the moment around all three of them as it is their home we’re going to.” Theron stated.
"Like that's ever stopped me," Elyshia said dryly as she poked her tongue out at him. "I'll behave as long as they do and not one step more than them."
Theron chuckled again, “That’s all I can hope for little one.” He said as the plane began its decent into the city.
It wouldn't be long before Amelia had been dropped off where she wanted to go and the cars picked up as well the drive beginning toward Volterra with the various members of the team of family and allies piled into a large dark tinted van.

Special thanx goes to Elyshia whose head I keep using to bounce ideas off of. If you've not read Observation and Reports go read it this is the second part. Please review and thanx for reading this.
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