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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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CHAPTER THREE

FLYING HIGH

“Lord Theron, Carlisle we have made our decisions and it also seems we must bear some news that may not be good for you.” Aro stated as the group approached the dais again. The group had Jasper and Kaashaa in the middle so that they were mostly hidden from the Volturi leaders until time to reveal them.

Theron tilted his head slightly standing partly to the front of the group his pose indifferent calm even yet Lucien standing at his right saw the glint of restrained and controlled fury, "And that would be what?" He asked in a lightly clipped tone.

“First we have lost your daughter Theron. I believe she was kidnapped by your son Carlisle in an attempt to escape. We have members of the guard looking for them even as we speak. Second since we have no evidence to support or deny Maria’s case we can only find him guilty since this matter has taken place. We were going to ask Maria to bring us evidence but his actions speak otherwise.” Aro said his voice lowering as though the weight of the decision was suddenly too much for him to bear.

"Well that's just strange because I'm right here?" Kaashaa said moving around her shield created by Emmett's bulk and Bella's shield to stand beside her father. "And the only one kidnapping me was Caius. Only thing is he kidnapped Jasper too."

Aro looked shocked to say the least. He glanced from Kaashaa and now Jasper who went to stand beside her back to his brother. “I don’t understand the meaning of this Caius you said that she was here of her own free will.”

“I believe you’ll find a lot of lies took place Aro.” Carlisle said his voice clipped and the anger evident in his golden eyes.

Just as pandemonium was about to break out a ripple of calmth flowed through each of them as Elyshia stepped forward her own unusual gaze flaring gently even if she was herself furious. "Now is not the time to turn into children ourselves." Her tone was icy calm and restrained as she looked at Aro and Marcus in turn. "I believe you both recall the events which led to the revoking of the betrothal of Caius and Kaashaa. If you don't I can refresh you in clear concise words."

“We remember well what took place that was why it was hard for us to understand her coming back at all after the incident.” Marcus said his head cocked as he looked at Elyshia then eyed Kaashaa and Jasper standing holding hands.

Elyshia smiled though Theron saw the ice behind it, "And you still bought his line of her being here willingly - without Theron and I? I knew you were a fool but I never figured you for stupid, Marcus."

“I thought maybe she had left because you didn’t approve of her return to Volterra.” Marcus answered as even Aro turned his attention to Elyshia.

“I am deeply sorry for the misunderstanding and I assure you Lord Theron that our brother will be dealt with harshly and severely for this. As for your son Carlisle we see that Caius must have had this vampire lie to help protect the fact that one of your coven helped Lord Theron’s daughter therefore we release him from any charges against him and ask your forgiveness for our rashness in this matter.” Aro stated bowing his head at Theron and Carlisle.

She tilted her head slightly at him in fact in acceptance of the apology keeping herself carefully restrained in her word choices, "And how will you be "dealing" with Caius precisely?"

“I will talk with Marcus on punishments though we will not kill Caius as he is needed to help keep the laws. I will assure you the punishment will be harsh.” Aro answered unsure of what the younger girl wanted.

At least, to him the petite, somewhat intimidating female appeared younger but somewhere he wondered as there were only rumor and speculation of the pair as it was she tilting her head again, "Fair enough, and what of Maria or do I get to have a plaything when she steps into my territory or Kaashaa?"

“Maria I give to the Cullens to deal with as it was their own that was accused by her.” Aro answered smiling at Elyshia as if telling her have fun.

Catching the hint Elyshia's smile turned bright and Theron inwardly groaned knowing that his daughter had a dark twist in her soul rendered mostly unchecked in the last years as he nodded as did Carlisle.

“We wish you well Lord Theron and if ever you need anything please don’t hesitate to come to us.” Aro answered turning to sit in his chair.

Theron didn't voice his thoughts instead turning his attention to the others of his group, "We'll return to Rome to see if my beloved is settled in her affairs there and return to the White Mountain fortress to rest and decide from there our next steps."

The group nodded and headed out behind Carlisle and Theron with Kaashaa and Jasper still safely tucked between the two groups. Once out of the Volturi’s home everyone relaxed a bit. “Do you think that Aro’s going to really punish Caius?” Bella asked Theron and Carlisle once they were in the van again.

"He better," Tia pointed out glancing at Theron once, "Or he's going to answer direct to us."

“Yeah but Tia you know him well enough to know its not going to be harsh and Caius will be up to his old tricks again.” Kaashaa said.

"And when he does, we'll deal with it same as always. We know now he's desperate enough to think he can get by with things he can't.' Tia said calmly as they pulled up to where they'd agreed to meet Amelia in Rome.

Kaashaa nodded smiling watching as Amelia came out to greet them as they pulled into the driveway. “I’m so glad you’ve return love and with both our daughters in good health.” Amelia greeted smiling as everyone got out.

Theron smiled pulling her to him gently again watching as the two stopped talking amongst themselves long enough to hug her once as well. "We are as well as we can be. Time to go home.”

“Yes I believe it is and I think its time enough to stay home for a while for both you girls.” She answered taking Kaashaa and Theron’s hand and smiling at her older daughter as they all climbed in the van to head home.

***

“Home sweet home,” Acie muttered smiling at her sibling and Lucien as they got off the plane. It was dusk by the time they landed home and everyone was tired. Both Kaashaa and Elyshia had fallen asleep into the trip and were now being carried off the plane.

Lucien grunted once as the lightly squirming bundle of blankets thrashed in his arms forcing him to tighten the grip around it, "Come on Acie move your ass if I drop her she'll skin me."

Acie smiled stepping aside. “You should have let someone help you with that bundle Lucien.” She said grinning again.

“Him play nice in what millennium baby. If him and Acie weren’t torturing each other you’d think something was wrong.” Amelia answered shaking her head at Lucien.

Theron chuckled wrapping an arm around the woman's shoulders pulling her close, "Oh I do know, though if they snarl loud enough they'll wake her. And she's irritable enough lately."

“To bad Uncle Lucien or Acie could keep quiet enough not to wake me up.” Kaashaa said sticking her tongue out at him as he set the sleeping bundle in the van taking them home.

He grunted once settling into the seat with the shifting a bit hitting him on the underside of the jaw, "Yeah yeah go back to sleep kid."

“I love you too Uncle Lucien.” Kaashaa answered yawning as Jasper sent a wave of calm that relaxed her again. She snuggled up again and leaned on his shoulder letting her eyes close as he guided her to the vehicle and got her situated.

While he put forth the calm mask a small part of Theron worried, the season itself was a challenging one for his elder child, one in which she closed herself off during and it had barely begun yet, each year successively worse in fact as they drove toward the fortress secreted away in the mountains.

“Beloved something bothering you?” Amelia asked quietly turning to look at Theron talking in their native tongue, an ancient dialect that even Carlisle wasn’t familiar with.

"Even here Spring comes, and with it the next circle of Elyshia's moods and I am concerned that Kaashaa's burgeoning happiness will only drive her farther away. Each year has gotten worse." he replied sliding into the same dialect trying not to betray exactly how worried he was.

“I do understand but what can we do to help Elyshia without forbidding Kaashaa from falling in love.” Amelia asked her own concern finally showing through.

"We batten down the hatches and weather the storm same as every other year." He sighed shaking his head to free his vision from the hair tangled against his eyes, "And wait."

“I hope that the wait isn’t a long one for both girls sake.” Amelia answered laying her head on Theron’s shoulder and sighing. It was hard one child falling in love and the other becoming tormented by past demons of sort.

He smiled faintly as they arrived at the fortress and began piling out and filtering into their own respective places.

“Where do I take her?” Jasper asked nodding toward Kaashaa’s sleeping form looking at Lucia and Tia standing close by talking.

"Their rooms are up on the second floor - west wing." Amelia said gently as Lucien turned toward the steps. "Basically follow Lucien, as their rooms are adjoining."

Jasper nodded and began following Lucien. “That’s her room there.” Lucien said nodding at the next door down. I’ll be in there in a minute to help you let me get her settled first.”

Jasper nodded and shifted Kaashaa's weight before opening the door to Kaashaa's room. He could tell immediately things about her that she normally wouldn't have told a soul just by the colors and the decor. 'It seems you're more complicated than I thought love' he thought to himself settling her on top of the blankets before reaching to cover her with a spare one at the foot of her bed.

"Here use this too she's particular about blankets." Lucien said handing Jasper a smaller fluffy purple blanket.

"Thank you for the help. Can you tell me more about Kaashaa I've heard a lot of stuff but things like what she likes, her past times, pet peeves, like that?" Jasper asked quietly sitting so even asleep Kaashaa could cuddle up to him.

Lucien pondered a moment then settled in the nearby chair and eyed the male quietly, “As you’ve seen, Kaashaa’s favorite colors are all over the room here, like Elyshia she’s an avid reader – we have an impressive library. She’s most definitely the more peaceable of the two of them. And she has a weakness for anything sweet.”

Lucien nodded, “She’s got the camera bug, drives Elyshia up the wall. Course that kid’s wary about anyone really knowing her appearance unless she’s a reason to show herself.” He pondered, “Though if I were to name Kaashaa’s biggest pet peeve, I would say being lied to.”

Jasper cocked his head to one side, "What do you mean?"

"About what?" Lucien asked giving him a slightly blank look

"What did you mean her biggest pet peeve is being lied to?" Jasper was more enthralled now about this girl than he had been when he first saw her. She definitely seemed the time to expect honesty over anything else.

"Kaashaa and Elyshia's rather particular about people and honesty. They won't lie to you and they expect you not to lie to them about anything. Kaashaa's temper flares when she finds out someone lied to her. Trust me don't ever make that kid cry unless you have a death warrant you need signed." Lucien answered smiling at the sleeping form.

"Kaashaa reminds me a lot of Esme in that same aspect. Esme's real tender about being lied to." Jasper answered smiling inwardly he was thinking she had a lot of the same characteristics about her from all of his family. The caring that Carlisle had. The same happy bubbliness of Alice yet same stubbornness of both Edward and Rosalie. The calm coolness of Bella and himself and even the same good natured attitude of Emmett. It was no wonder everyone liked her.

Lucien grinned watching the young vampire. 'I hope for everyone's sake this turns out. It’s been a long time coming for her and it looks like your family could use the extra member.' Lucien thought to himself. "I'm glad she's found you Jasper she really needed someone to show her that she is not just a creature but someone to love." he stated aloud.

"I'm glad I found her too." Jasper said whispering the last part as Kaashaa moved snuggling up closer to him.

Lucien studied the young vampire for a long minute, long enough to make Jasper uncomfortable as he debated giving voice to the deeper concern of Amelia, Theron and himself, “I’m not going to pull punches and better you hear it straight than have it bullshitted and minimized. And since it affects your family I imagine Theron will bring it up to Esme and Carlisle as well. We’re concerned that Elyshia will push everyone away if Kaashaa leaves, she’s not good at trusting people to begin with and its not that Elyshia wants her to not be happy – far from it she’s the chief cheerleader for her sister. And there’s the fact she has a dark shadow in her heart about love as a whole after an experience that damn near broke her spirit. It came down to letting go or watching someone die, and since then she’s dug in on keeping Kaashaa safe at all cost, even taking some dangerous risks on herself.”

Jasper nodded thinking to himself 'So that's why the little hell cat's been watching me like a lioness protecting her cub' "I don't want Elyshia to feel she's got to be alone but I can't say I've not found my reason for existing either." he answered.

“Kid that hellcat’s been alone since the day she was born. Its part of what she is. Though I can tell you this much if she didn’t like you even a bit she’d give you holy hell. Nor would she have made sure you got out of Volterra.”

Jasper smiled, "So how can I help them both so this doesn't in turn hurt either of them?" He asked looking Lucien straight in the eye.

“For now just be there for Kaashaa and maybe you and her can arrange something for both family’s safety and sanity. Now if you’ll excuse me I’d better try getting some sleep before the hellcat and her sister wake up and decide to cause mayhem and ruckus. Oh one other thing you might warn your siblings the girls love pranks and are in the middle of a prank war with them and Lucia vs. the rest of the household.” He stated smiling. He got up and left leaving Jasper to pull Kaashaa close and watch her sleep.

***

Jasper felt Kaashaa shift and when he looked down he found himself staring into a pair of crystal blue eyes. “Good Mornin darlin.” He said smiling.

“Morning Jasper. What time is it getting to be?” Kaashaa asked pulling herself up so she was half sitting and still half lying on Jasper’s chest.

“It looks like around eight or so.” Jasper answered quietly.

“Good no one’s wake to annoy us then.” She answered smiling her face showing all the love and lust her body was feeling.

Jasper could feel her emotions and it only fueled his even more. “Are you suggesting we finish what we started before?” he asked huskily.

Kaashaa didn’t say anything just nodded and kissed him rolling them so Jasper was on top of her. “I don’t think we were quite finished yet.” She murmured.

Jasper took the opportunity to pull her shirt up a bit exposing her stomach which he started kissing. “You’re absolutely right we weren’t finished but are you sure you’re up to this?” he asked smiling as he began kissing along her ribs.

Her reply was a low moan. “If you keep that up we’ll wake the entire household up.” She finally managed to get out her voice airy.

Jasper chuckled lightly running his tongue along her abdomen as his hands began wondering up further toward her breast that weren’t exposed. “I thought you didn’t mind them waking up.” He said massaging her breast tenderly.

She gasped and moaned again fully enjoying the torture. “Jasper…” she barely got out before his mouth found its way to her left breast.

He first kissed it then began suckling while rolling her other nipple between his finger and thumb. Before he could say anything however there was a click and a loud giggle. “Oooh looks like the love birds need a private cage. I wonder what would happen if we post this on the internet Acie?” Tia stated smiling at Jasper and Kaashaa as they lay there both glaring at the girls.

“You two are in so much trouble.” Kaashaa said as Jasper helped her pull her shirt down and rolled so she could get up. “Give me that camera Tia.” She said lunging at Tia as both girls ran out of the room.

“Say cheese Kaashaa or better yet say here’s your shower.” A voice said as Kaashaa looked up in time to see water from a pail fall on her drenching her from head to foot.

“You three are dead. I thought you weren’t getting involved Uncle Draedyn.” She stated growling playfully at him.

“I can be bought.” He grinned at her growl at her knowing that in this instance the bark was worse than the bite, “Besides it cheered Elyshia a brief moment, with her moods I’ll take what I get out of that one.”

“Well this officially means you are in for it Uncle Draedyn.” She said taking a step towards him as a sleepy Elyshia emerged from her bedroom.

Raking her ungloved hand through her hair she blinked a few times snarling at the already-bright light in the room, “You guys are loud enough to wake the dead. It can’t even be nine yet.”

All four turned and smiled at her. “Sorry sis but these three started it. I was just fine till they decided I needed a bath.” Kaashaa stated looking down at herself still dripping water.

“Uh huh,” the sleepiness faded as she eyed Kaashaa, “Aren’t you supposed to dry off in the bathroom when you shower?”

“Sure but someone needed to cool off a bit before being silly.” Acie said with a chuckle as Kaashaa flushed deeply.

A chuckle behind them made everyone turn to see Emmett sliding down the wall trying to stifle the laughter. “I take it my big brother was getting a little hot under the collar?” He finally managed to get out before bursting into laughter again.

“I’d stay out of this Emmett if you know what’s good for you. You’ll regret making her or her sister you enemy during this prank war.” Jasper said standing at the door. He looked over at his brother then at Kaashaa. “Why don’t you go get dried off and I’ll find something for you to eat.” He stated smiling at Elyshia.

Emmett smiled an evil smile at both girls. “Ohh I love pranks.” He said winking at Acie and Tia.

“If you so much as think about it Emmett you’ll have pink hair and yes I can dye a vampire’s hair.” Kaashaa said turning and going back into her room slamming the door shut.

“I do believe that was a challenge I just might have to meet.” Emmett said jogging back down the way he had come.

Jasper shook his head. “I have a bad feeling about this. Please Elyshia don’t do something to drastic to him or Rose is liable to have a hissy fit.” He stated turning to look at Elyshia still standing there.

“He’ll get from us exactly what he puts into it. He starts it we finish it. That’s the way it always works.” Elyshia returned turning toward the corridor leading to where the kitchen would be.

Jasper followed her. “I warn you now Emmett’s pretty dangerous about being pranked. I’ve seen him damn near take Edward out for some of the stuff he’s pulled. That’s not on top of the stuff he’s done to me just cause I was in the line of fire.”

The petite woman turned and cocked her head at him, “By your accent I’d place you Southern in the United States, so I’ll pretend that your protectiveness over females is not as irritating as it is to me. Kaashaa and I are both more than capable of handling ourselves. Contrary to your sensibilities we’re not made of glass.” She snapped picking up a piece of fruit feeling her claws bite into the flesh of it as she moved out of the kitchen biting into it as she did.

Jasper stared after her shocked by her sudden bite towards him. ‘Good going just piss the sister off that’s a good way to keep your love’s heart.’ He thought to himself. He swept around the kitchen before deciding on pancakes and bacon for Kaashaa hoping she liked both.

Jasper was just finishing when Kaashaa came in. She could tell immediately something was bothering him. "What's wrong you look upset or confused about something?" she asked kissing him on the cheek.

Jasper smiled shaking his head, "Nothing darlin just curious about something with your sister. Here you eat I'll be back in a minute." he said putting the plate in front of her then leaving.

The door opened to reveal a male of medium height - just tall enough that Jasper had to look up to meet the gaze of the male clad in hues of silvered blue and a bemused smile, "I'm sorry Elyshia went for a run, she should be back before the next meal. Or so she tells me." the man smiled quietly. "Restless and moody this time of year."

Jasper nodded, "Will you please tell her that I need to talk to her." He was curious this wasn't one of the clan that he had already met and he hadn't seen him last night when they had come in.

The male tilted his head gently a moment and then opened the door enough to let himself out of the room and around Jasper, "You can no more hide your emotions than the other can keep from prying into others' minds." he said closing the door to the room securely, "Come take a walk with me, perhaps I can assist you in your troubles, hm?"

Jasper nodded turning on his heels. "May I ask you a question?" he asked trying to sound polite. He was even more curious about how the man knew he was upset.

“Certainly, though I don’t guarantee that I know the answers you seek.” The man said with a light laugh, “For some questions have no proper answer, and some answers too trouble only the further.”

"I'm curious as to who you are. I thought my family and I had met all of Theron's clan. I don't remember seeing you last night after we got back home." Jasper asked not looking at the person next to him.

‘That is simple enough,” the male answered with a smile guiding the young man toward one of the courtyards in the fortress grounds, “That is because I chose to give everyone a chance to regroup their thoughts after a stressful time.”

Jasper nodded, "Emotions were still running high even after we got home. I was wondering when everyone would calm themselves enough." He had only muttered the last part but looked to see the smile splayed across the man's face.

“Empathy’s no easy gift to contend with daily, no matter who you are.” The man smiled settling into an easy pace in the garden walking with him tucking a strand of long pewter grey hair behind his ear as he looked to Jasper smiling a bit, “Especially when they run high.”

Jasper smiled having realized he had heard the last part. "Tell me about it. Its bad enough dealing with my family but to deal with others besides my family has been almost overwhelming." he answered.

“It can be,” the male answered absently, his attention wandering a moment before sighing gently looking to Jasper, “So what troubles you?”

"I think I've done something to upset Elyshia. I know she's having some trouble with Kaashaa falling in love but I don't want her angry at me." Jasper said sighing and looking at the fountain they had stopped by.

“No difficult feat to accomplish,” the man smiled lightly, even if faintly amused by this fact, “Of course the pheromones this time of year on top of the other troubles she has it is bound to make her edgier than usual. I trust you have all of your appendages and body parts intact and in working order.”

Jasper looked at him. "I'm fine just worried she snapped at me which she's never done to me. I don't want her snapping at her sister making her unhappy. I'll do anything to keep those two close even if it means leaving Kaashaa. Not that it won't tear me apart." Jasper said turning to look at the man.

“You underestimate what lengths that young lady will go to ensure that Kaashaa has her happiness.” There was a bit of a rebuke in the words as he looked to Jasper, “Elyshia’ s devotion goes beyond the normal scope, some call it obsession yet if you weren’t deemed worthy you’d know. She has no compunction or conscience about killing.” He said quietly watching the water move over the bowls of the fountain.”

Jasper nodded still feeling confused by Elyshia's earlier snap. Suddenly before either could continue there was a scream followed by a laugh just to their left. "I was afraid of that." Jasper said muttering and shaking his head.

The man quirked a brow at him, “Afraid of what? Of children behaving as such? I worry less when her humor allows for such things. Ask her or Kaashaa about some of their combined pranks. Some of them are a bit unbelievable if true.”

Jasper laughed, "No I was afraid my brother Emmett might get involved. That screamed sounded like Kaashaa. Emmett what did you do her?" he said walking toward where the laughing was suddenly coming from.

They both stopped beside a bench and Jasper glared down at his brother who was still laughing. Finally after a few minutes Emmett looked up. "What Jasper?" he said a grin still on his face.

Jenni: "Emmett what did you do to cause Kaashaa to scream like that?" Jasper asked again beginning to growl lowly.

"Don't worry I didn't damage anything just made sure that Kaashaa was a nice shade of pink. Besides she had me do it." Emmett answered pointing over toward where Acie was watching a bird intently trying to look innocent.

All three watched as she turned and smiled. "Hi Taelon when did you get back?" she asked trying to avoid eye contact with Jasper.

“About four this morning,” he replied eying her with a chuckle, “Couldn’t resist getting the sucker in trouble could you? Just be forewarned last time you dyed anyone colors you turned green for a week.” He said smirking.

Emmett spun around glaring at Acie. "You didn't bother to let me in on that secret Acie. Rosie will kill me if I end up different colors." He turned to his brother. "Jasper tell Kaashaa I didn't do it on purpose I was paid to do it tell I lost it for a few minutes. You've got to help me out bro." Emmett whined.

“You never asked,” Acie replied reasonably smiling even a little bit, “And you’re the one who said you were big enough to play with the big dogs.”

"He can handle most things except his mate kicking him out and locking him out of the room for three weeks." Jasper said busting out laughing.

“Well then he better hope Elyshia’s not made any new dyes lately,” Taelon smiled chuckling, “Or gets the yen to. That child’s got an imagination to rival that of a drake hatchling on a sugar rush.”

Emmett glared at his brother then froze as suddenly a very bright Kaashaa came into view. "Where are you Emmett you're toast." Kaashaa growled out stopping behind Jasper and Taelon. "Taelon what are you doing here?" she asked smiling.

“Just making sure Elyshia hasn’t broken anything yet.” He laughed lightly despite himself, “Outdid herself this time, Acie did.”

Kaashaa glared at him with a smile on her face. "Be nice to me Taelon or your next. Acie your going puke green for this one and Emmett I hope Rose likes yellow cause you're going to be a canary when I get done mark my words about that." Kaashaa said avoiding eye contact with Jasper.

Taelon raised his hands stepping between the two of them, “Might I remind you the last time we had a fray in this courtyard you dear,” he eyed Kaashaa smiling, “Took a cold bath and was pissy for three days. And Acie my dear lady wound up getting read the riot act in was it two languages?” he said smiling darkly, “Not that I would mind the wet clothing contest of you two dunking each other again.”

Kaashaa growled at him as Jasper came behind her wrapping his arms around her. "Yes, well I'm sure that Jasper doesn't want me too wet I've already taken a bath once today thanks to her and her sister and Uncle Draedyn." she stated her voice glacially calm. She allowed herself to be pulled back and relaxed immediately into Jasper.

“You know the consequences of provoking a prank war against the household.”

"I didn't start it Acie, Tia and Draedyn did but I'm going to finish this." Kaashaa huffed. Jasper sent a calming wave toward her finally getting her to relax again.

‘Now now no need to get upset, its not meant in any thing but fun.” Taelon said calmly obviously used to being the voice of reason. “Have you seen your sister since she went running this morning?” He asked changing the subject.

Kaashaa shook her head. "Do you think I'd be still standing around looking like a big pink balloon." she said her voice sarcastic but a smile on her face.

Taelon chuckled, “No and I imagine Acie and Emmett both might wish to guard their belongings. Aren’t you two working on a new green?”

Kaashaa grinned widely. "Oh yeah its a real pretty shade too. I think sis was almost done with it the last time just needed test subjects." she said watching as Emmett and Acie suddenly disappeared before breaking up laughing. "How is it you know exactly what to say when needed Taelon." Kaashaa said reaching over and hugging him.

“Because some of us my dear have talent.” He grinned as she stuck her tongue out at him, “And some of us know whose side to be on!”

Kaashaa laughed and settled into Jasper's arms again. "I really do think I need to find the stuff to get me looking more like my self again. So excuse me gentlemen." she said turning and kissing Jasper before moving off back toward the house.

Shaking his head Taelon eyed Jasper, “there are rarely quiet moments when they are one or both in a good mood. Though I will not lie, I came back sooner than I usually do this year.. A feeling.. instinct to do so overcame me. Though I don’t yet know why.”

Jasper nodded watching Taelon closely. "Could it be due to what's happened between Kaashaa and I as well as what happened with the Volturi?" he asked unsure if any of that might help the man understand his early arrival.

“Possibly, probably.” The male shrugged once glancing in the direction he knew the younger woman had gone. She’s a damn puzzle that once you think you figured it out she upends it and you have to start over.”

Jasper smiled. "I can only imagine so." he answered starting to stare out at the fountain again.

“Tell me what troubles you then?” Taelon said settling on the edge of the fountain perfectly balanced there as he tilted his head again at Jasper.

"I know I've been told that Elyshia wants Kaashaa happy but I feel like by falling in love with her I'm tearing them apart. Elyshia's snapping at me actually worried me. I know what you said but still I wonder if this really is love or if we're both kind of lonely." Jasper said finally sitting down.

“Elyshia has the temperament of a nesting dragon.” Taelon said reassuringly, “And utilizes it as a weapon to keep everyone she knows at bay, under the misconception that it keeps them from harm. Kaashaa may be a target yet so is she, though I think she would rather be the target – very few either very brave or very stupid have ever dared actually challenge her. As for whether its love or not, only two people I know can actually determine that no one else.”

Jasper sighed and nodded his head. He loved Kaashaa but worried about her family being happy. “I should go see if Kaashaa’s okay and remind her killing people isn’t nice. Excuse me.” He said getting up and heading back into the fortress. Taelon watched him go shaking his head. The kid was confused by his love for one and honor for family with the other. He turned watching the sun begin to set waiting for Elyshia’s arrival.

Well here's the next chapter and yes Jasper and Kaashaa are getting closer to each other. LOL keep tune and please review if you like it or even if you dislike it.
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