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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 FOUR
BRIDGES OR DAMS

Jasper knocked on the Kaashaa’s door. A few minutes later her voice came back. “Come in unless your Acie, Tia, Emmett or Uncle Draedyn.”
He opened the door to find Kaashaa sitting at her vanity her golden hair wet and tangled. “Are you okay?” he asked noticing her skin was back to its beautiful tan color again.
She turned and smiled at him. “I’m fine good thing I know how to counter the dye stuff. Sorry I didn’t mean to sound so upset. I was more surprised when that took place.” She said getting up to sit on the bed.
“You are a force to be reckoned with that’s for sure. Do you want some help?” he asked watching as she tried getting her brush through the tangles.
“Are you sure you want to help or play?” she countered her smile obvious.
Jasper smiled back and took the brush running it carefully through her hair. “Can I ask you a question?”
“Sure what is it?” She answered turning slightly to face Jasper. She could tell something was bothering him.
“Kaashaa are you in love with me?” he asked his own voice seeming to startle him. He could feel her emotions but to hear her say it was another thing.
“Jasper Hale I am in love with you more than you might realize. I’ve never felt this way about anyone and you yourself saw what happened the first time we touched it was like electricity ran between us and every time we touch it’s the same thing. What brought this on?” She asked. She took the brush and planted both her hands on his face leaning in to kiss him.
Once they pulled away Jasper smiled. “It’s not really anything important but your sister snapped at me today for no real reason. I just want you happy no matter what even if it tears me apart.” He answered his eyes blazing.

“Jasper I’m happier than I’ve ever been. I want nothing more than to be with you forever. My sister’s having a rough time but not with us. This time of year was when she lost someone she loved. She had to make the decision to stay and protect me over being with that person. It hurts her this time a year and I imagine it pains her to see me in love right now. I’ll talk with her see if I can help her through this course I won’t have to worry much Taelon will help a little bit as well.” She said smiling then leaning in to kiss him again.
He allowed her to push him down so she was lying on top of him. “I could get use to this.” He said smiling.
Before they could go any farther a knock came at her door. “Who is it?” she asked sitting up glaring at the door.
Lucien stuck his head in. “Hey kiddo time to eat. Your father said get yourself dressed and get downstairs. We’ve still got to take the newest members of the family hunting.” He grinned at the fact that he could smell the pheromones in the air between the two of them.

Kaashaa stuck her bottom lip out in a pout. “Okay we’ll be down in a minute let me finish my hair.” She answered smiling back. Kaashaa finished brushing her hair and Jasper helped her braid it. "Thanks for the help. Are you okay Jasper?" she asked seeing the look he was giving her.
Jasper turned to her. "I'm fine." he answered smiling then taking her hand and heading down the corridor.
Kaashaa turned and smiled, "Don't worry about sis she'll be fine in a few days." Kaashaa said smiling as they entered the dining room. Even then she wasn't entirely convinced of this herself, she shook her head not even close to surprised that Elyshia's seat at the table was barren of even a filled glass Taelon having confiscated the one on his habitual side of the table was calmly eating.
“Ahh, there you two are I was wondering if you two were going to join us.” Theron said turning to smile at his oldest child.
“Sorry daddy had to get some dye off of me.” She answered bouncing over and hugging her father.

He cocked one eye at her as if silently asking who the culprits were and should he be worried. “Well at least you made it to dinner and that’s what counts.” He answered as she glided off to her end of the table and her seat. She noticed that though not eating even the Cullens were seated. Carlisle was on her father’s right one seat down with Esme next to him. On his left further down sat Emmett and Rose next to Acie and on the across from them sat Edward and Bella. Jasper took a seat next to Alice who was beside Bella. Across from where Jasper now sat was Demetri and f course on Kaashaa’s immediate right sat her sister’s empty seat.
“Has Ely not come home yet daddy?” Kaashaa asked as a servant sat a bowl of something in front of her once she was seated.
Theron looked up and then shook his head to her question. “Don’t worry little one she’ll be home soon you know your sister this time a year.
Kaashaa nodded and began eating. “So enjoying yourselves here?” She asked a few minutes later eyeing each of the Cullens.
“It’s actually really beautiful here. In a way it reminds me of home.” Bella answered first.
“I know that’s what took me by surprise when I got there.” Kaashaa answered as the door opened and Elyshia finally made her way in the room.
Elyshia's coloring was pale and the shadows under her eyes indicated that sleep had not been pleasant as she sat down and ate not keeping eye contact with anyone for more than few moments and shying away from any closeness. To Edward it was as receiving a blank movie screen yet to Jasper it was worse, it was as if he were touching the edge of a void - an emptiness so vast it was never ending.
“Have a good run little kitten?” Taelon asked breaking the silence that her presence had caused suddenly.
The look cast at him was one of pure warning death - one that most others would have wavered under yet the male smiled placidly knowing that reacting to her moods was as if feeding a flame with gasoline her glare the only answer he received and yet she was calm, too calm in fact.

“So sis I was wondering aren’t you through with that green dye now?” Kaashaa attempted trying to distract Elyshia. She could tell Edward and Jasper were almost in pain from the emotionless feelings and thoughts coming from her sister.
Elyshia's answer was automatic, distracted in fact as she replied looking to Kaashaa the gaze falling to neutral but to Kaashaa the void had reached her eyes already, "Not quite, something's off with it. I’m probably going to go play with it later."
“Okay let me know and I’ll come help.” She answered sighing and shaking her head at both Edward and Jasper as if to make them understand she tried.
"Maybe," Elyshia's answer was distracted again, even if not as harsh, and the gaze flickered once "You have other things to do besides play alchemy with me."
Kaashaa lowered her head and nodded turning her attention completely on the food. ‘I was just trying to help sis. I didn’t mean to upset you.’ She thought knowing if her sister chose she could hear her thoughts.
'Time for you to put away little girl things and grow up.' The tone wasn't cruel - if anything there was a note of sadness in it as Elyshia got up from the table - her plate mostly empty even if there had been little on it to start with without another word. 'I'll be around …somewhere. If you need me..'
***
“So where do you think your going brother?” Aro asked watching Caius’ face.
“I’m going to find out about that child and don’t you dare stop me Aro. I can’t believe you and Marcus cower down to Theron. The agreement is going to be honored.” Caius answered spinning around to face both males.
"You do realize you're sounding like an obsessed human don't you." Aro said calmly looking his brother in the eye, "And I figured you'd be the last one of us to go nuts over a girl."
“I just know if we get the girl then we have the clan and it only makes us stronger.” Caius stated his eyes blazing.

"No, you truly don't get it do you?" Aro sighed, having understood finally the implication of what Caius' actions had caused and how irreparably so. "You shattered what trust she had in you, more importantly you shattered Theron's confidence. As well he broke it the proper way and through proper channels. Your pride is all that is wounded. You’re no more than a child. You go near them again and you will be terminated." Aro said calmly knowing that in this even Marcus couldn't save Caius.
“What are you going to stop me brother?” Caius asked smiling as Jane and Alec came to stand on either side of Caius.
Aro eyed the three of them calmly, "I won't have to." he replied with icy stillness, "You toy with Kaashaa and I can assure you not even Theron will be able to stop the whirlwind that is Elyshia. And in that instance good riddance to you and the fools who help you."

“Then I’ll just have to take my chances brother. I still have something should stop even Theron and Elyshia from interfering. My question now is will you help me stop the Cullens or are you going to bow down to them as well Aro?” Caius asked his voice icy and his eyes blazing. He hadn’t liked the look that Kaashaa had toward one of them and he hoped Aro would remember they were hiding a Volturi amongst them a traitor.
Aro chuckled, "I wouldn't take your chances if you want to live. I'm afraid you will die. And I'm really not in the mood to bury you three … yet. But if you insist upon it I will.”
“Then I suggest working on the Cullen problem brother and let me handle getting Kaashaa home.” Caius answered nodding toward Jane and Alec. “I want everyone set to go before the sun comes up tomorrow.”
"She's not yours," Marcus broke in calmly grabbing his brother's shoulder glaring at him, "And if you go I'm not bailing you out with Theron or Carlisle this time."
“You have no worries about bailing me out Marcus as for her not being mine that remains to be seen unless you’re siding with the Cullens.” He sneered shoving Marcus’ hand off.
"Actually, I'm on my side." Marcus said lightly, "And since I’m more fond of living than I am helping a fool.. You're on your own.” He said waving the three of them off, "And you two are brainless and dead if you help him." he said dismissing them as if they were already dead.
“I’m not surprised at your actions.” Caius snorted out turning and watching as Alec and Jane still stood there.
“I’m sorry only master Aro will tell us if we’re to go this time. Last time we almost didn’t make it out.” Jane said her voice low but steely watching Aro’s face intently.
'Seems she's got a brain for more than violence after all.' Aro thought to himself even if inwardly pleased at the outward show of sense, "I do not think it necessary to sacrifice more of us than is necessary if Caius wishes to die then he may kill only himself." Aro said.

“Fine you two cower like children I’ll take only one more that wanted to go with me and be back with my prize soon. In the mean time decide what you want to do with Athenodora she was the one that betrayed this family.” He snarled leaving.
"Have you talked with her about how you feel?" He asked keeping his voice neutral knowing to well how Elyshia's emotions could flare at any moment.
Kaashaa paused unsure if she should knock. She had decided after the meal that she wouldn’t go on the hunt to show the Cullen family the grounds. “Sis, can I talk to you for a minute?” she asked after rapping a couple of times on the door.
The knock was drowned out by the loud heavy rock music blaring through the door - no wonder she hadn't answered her phone or the door at dinner no one could hear through that kind of noise. At the same time, for Kaashaa it was reassuring, it meant that her sister had found a safer outlet for the roller coaster though the doorknob she had her hand on twisted as if someone had unlocked the door without opening it.
She opened the door stepping in and closing the door behind her. “Hey sis are you okay?” she asked having to raise her voice slightly to be heard over the music.
The paleness to her cheeks spoke otherwise as she nodded picking apart the room organizing it and as Kaashaa watched she shoved the heavy dresser several feet to the other direction. "Fine, why?"
Kaashaa shook her head. “Nothing important you just seemed irked at something. I was hoping to spend some time with you while everyone else off hunting.” She answered finally taking a seat on the bed.
Mercifully she lifted the remote to her stereo and the furious growl of the lead vocalist's voice dimmed easing the pain in Kaashaa's ears as Elyshia turned to look at her sister, "Nothing really irking me." she answered even if she wasn't entirely being truthful.
Kaashaa nodded sighing slightly. “So you said something about playing with some alchemy stuff. I was wondering if you’d help me get back at Acie and Emmett?” she asked smiling.
She turned and picked up a set of three small vials carefully sealed and held them out to her. “First two are the dyes the third ... well you know what the third does...” She smiled faintly, "Just guard it well."
Kaashaa nodded, “You want to help? I could use the help considering I was a bright pink balloon for almost two hours.” She answered.
Elyshia's eyes sparkled with contained laughter as she straddled her desk chair thoughtfully the light dying in her eyes as another thought came to her the familiar ache creeping into her gaze, "Two ages, another twelve hundred and sixty-four years and it still hurts...”
“Sis I don’t want you to hurt if it hurts that much then I’ll stay here. You know you mean everything to me.” Kaashaa answered her blue eyes filled with the tears felt from the sadness for her sister’s lost. She wanted her sister happy.
She shook her head, "Then you'd have done what I had to. You have the choice, I didn't. Hellfire Kaash I bloody knew -" her voice broke slightly as she shook herself to steady her voice, "I knew when I let it go farther then I ever should what I was doing to both of us. Don't do what I did by a choice. Cause I'd have to kick your ass.”
Kaashaa shook her head, “neither you nor he had a choice he couldn’t say and you couldn’t go. What I want is you happy again. I don’t want you to feel this way sis.” She answered the tears falling from her eyes as she suddenly focused on the bed. Her heart torn between her sister’s happiness and that sudden tug on her heart for Jasper, she wouldn’t let her family down even if she kept her heart locked away forever.
Elyshia shook her head slightly, "Its only bad sometimes, this just happens to be a real bad time for me. Its easier seeing you happy for once maybe not outwardly but it helps."
Kaashaa raised her head slightly to smile. “Sis please help me get back at Acie, Tia, Emmett and Uncle Draedyn? It’s something only you can help with and besides now is the best time everyone’s gone.” Her eyes held a slight sparkle knowing her sister approved of Jasper.
Elyshia smirked faintly catching the reaction, "If I didn't like Jasper you - and he'd know all too well." She smiled a bit and pointed at the cabinet nearby "Depends on what revenge you're seeking itchy, dyes, or a good drenching what ya got in mind?"

“Well for Emmett and Acie nothing short of them getting dyed good will do as for Tia and Uncle Draedyn either itchy or drenching is okay.” Kaashaa smiled seeing a small glimmer in her sister’s eyes. She hoped helping her out might keep her sister’s mind from wandering into the past too much.
She smiled a bit and nodded, "Yeah dying Draedyn's would be harder than itchy powder anyway - that hair he's got is a pain to do with a single wash in. Though I think that pretty green will do nicely for the Cullen and Acie... but for Tia..." she trailed off thoughtfully.
Kaashaa smiled, “What are you thinking for Tia sis and am I going to get to laugh my ass off?” Kaashaa asked her smile brightening even more with the mischievous look.
"I'm thinking we need a little yellow birdie in the house. That Tia hates yellow makes it more fun."
Kaashaa laughed, “Oh sis you do realize how pissed she’s going to be at us right? Not that I care but I can’t wait to see her face.” She finally slowed her laughing. “So what color are we dying Emmett and Acie?” she asked sensing much fun to be had yet.
I'm thinking ... green definitely for Acie... Emmett... nahh too easy and too much like Hulk the way he's built. Let's go with... Oh I dunno maybe ...this" she said holding up a vial of a deep purple dye. "Hope Rosie likes purple."
Before Kaashaa could comment her cell went off. Kaashaa looked at it before cracking up again. She flipped it open. “What’s up Alice?” she asked trying to stifle her giggling.
Elyshia smirked at Kaashaa's struggle to contain the laughter and shook her head once closing her eyes against the soft ache inside still.
Kaashaa put the phone on speaker so even her sister could hear. “I thought I’d let you know that Rose doesn’t like purple and it’s going to interesting when you dye him.” Alice said laughing merrily.
Elyshia snickers "Well having someone not like something never stopped me before..." she trailed off as Kaashaa's giggles drowned her out.
“Don’t worry Rosalie will more pissed at Emmett than you two especially after she finds out what he did.” Alice answered her voice cracking with the strain of trying not to laugh at the vision in her head.
Elyshia smirked once shaking her head, "It'll be an interesting moment for them all to see what really happens around here..." she trailed off thoughtfully.
Kaashaa nodded, “Thanks for the information Alice we’ll see you guys soon.” They said their goodbyes and hung up. She turned toward her sister, “So when do we get started sis?” she asked.
"If we do it now they're expecting retaliation," Elyshia pointed out with a small almost evil smile, "More satisfying when you shock them stupid with it."
Kaashaa nodded, “Besides we’ve got to make sure we’ve got all the stuff for the yellow sis we were almost out of it the last time.” She added grinning. She was happy her sister seem to be able to be distracted even for a tiny bit with the pranks.
Elyshia nodded and stretched to pull out a hidden clipboard, "Yeah might be a bit dicey especially after I burned the last batch which cost us twice as much the last time... “She trailed off and wrinkled her nose, "Fun to gather this," she said pointing at the list.
“Well we better get started then.” Kaashaa answered taking the list and looking at the ingredients before shaking her head.
"Yep," She eyed her sister a moment and pondered something and set herself a mental note for a maybe in order to throw off the disconcertingly accurate Alice of something on her own she shaking her head "Some of these things will be dicey to find this time of year."
“I’ll take this part of the list since I can get to the meadow faster than you can and you can take the forest.” Kaashaa answered getting up and pulling the braid from earlier out.
Elyshia nodded with a grin, "Yeah last time you nearly got yourself caught in the whitethorn brush that was painful." She grinned beginning to change into clothing that looked old and battered - and was yet it was sturdier than anything else for wandering in the nearby forests on the grounds... and somewhat off of it as well.
Kaashaa stuck her tongue out and leaving long enough to come back dressed in old clothes her own self. “So how long do you think it’ll take to make a new batch of yellow?” she asked as they headed outside.
"Depends on how bad quality some plants are, and how long it takes us to get everything." Elyshia replied with a chuckle, "And how long dinner takes. As I'm sure I have to go to it this time since I skipped lunch."
“Most likely you will have to attend. Well, lets get this started then sis shall we.” Kaashaa answered stepping back and concentrating till she glimmered and before her sister stood a unicorn.
Elyshia nodded and settled on her back with a chuckle "Drop me off at the pass... if I make it back for dinner ... good if not... oh well...”
“Trust me you’ll make it back or I’ll come looking for you. Can’t have you in trouble yet sis.” Kaashaa answered whinnying as she took off.
Elyshia shook her head letting Kaashaa take them to the pass she had mentioned her mind elsewhere already somewhere in the tricky divide between the past and the present.
Kaashaa pulled up stopping at the pass, “I’ll be back in about three hours. Just be careful sis.” She said giving a whinnying laugh before then turning and heading toward the meadow.
***
The woods were pleasantly quiet, and she knew them well - and knew exactly where everything was by then as she'd wandered in those woods for more years than she was willing to tally. Ignoring the pangs of memory as she gathered, carefully storing those that needed extra care again keeping a careful but not overly so eye on her surroundings.
“Elyshia, what brings you out here?” Taelon asked stepping out from behind a tree.

Jumping she nearly dropped the basket in her hands the dark eyes wide even if veiled by the hood, "Taelon! Don't bloody do that!" she half yelped calming herself as she smirked "As for what I'm doing I'm out of some supplies."
“Sorry Ely I couldn’t resist but I know the supplies you’re looking for aren’t all found here so where’s your sister at?” He asked smiling and helping her pick some plants.
"The other place of course," the tone was sarcastic and to anyone else biting but he was long used to the sharp tongue and chaotic moods knowing he had come as much to see what she was doing, but also her own state.
He snorted, "You two never could resist trouble. It’s a small wonder Theron's not grey the way you two carry on."
Elyshia grinned a moment, "Sorry silver's reserved for only a select few, and since... “She trailed off with a small smile "Well Y’know."
Taelon nodded not giving voice to the mentioned person his smile tinged with the same sadness, "It hurts I know and the distraction won't last... what will you do?"
Elyshia shrugged, "Best case scenario she gets her ass in gear gets herself married and bloody well leaves so it fucking stops hurting so damn much!" she fumed at him, "Worst case scenario I go … wandering again."
"A bit." Elyshia shook her head, "She's more like the rest of 'em than she'll ever know even for being half vampire. Told her she makes my choice and I’m going to kick her ass for it." she smiled faintly "Bad thing is in a true fight I could."
Taelon nodded, "Yeah, kitten you could all right but I do hope it doesn’t come to that. I'm not in the mood to hear Amelia's rants like the last time you two quarreled."
Elyshia chuckled once and looked to him a moment "She just doesn't get what little girls are supposed to do - grow up get married, leave home and create more of themselves."
“No but she’s always had her big sister to help take care of her and be her best friend. She’d rather make you happy and you know what I’m saying is true.” He answered smiling again at her.
She rolled her eyes "Yeah, yeah and this time I'm going to be stuck between work and family and I really bloody don’t' like it." she gave him a look, "I resent that."
“I know kitten and remember she does too though she’d never admit it to anyone especially you. She really does love you a lot maybe though its time we all push her in the right direction before we have quarrelling siblings.” He answered his eyes traveling beyond Elyshia’s shoulder toward the pass.
"I'll do it if it kills her to do the right thing for once. Time for her to grow up." she smiled faintly shaking her head, "Just tired of watching her try to do what's easy."
“Don’t think for one minute she’s doing what’s easy. She loves him and to give him up for her family she sees as a sacrifice that she should make. I’ve heard her thoughts all too well lately more than I really wanted to. She’s torn between keeping her family happy and finding her true love.” He answered sitting on a stump.

Elyshia nodded, "She picks us and I'm telling you I'm going to wage all out-war on her. This is one time I don't get to be big sister. This time its work and I don’t screw around when its work." she said adjusting the silver chain around her neck.
Taelon nodded, “Just don’t run her off where she’s afraid to ever come home or you’ll never know if she’s happy and has kids or not.”
Elyshia nodded, "Theron doesn’t like my method but his hands are tied. When the chips are down it’s my way. Cruel... probably but sometimes life's just not nice." she said quietly looking westward a moment.
“I can understand it’s hard to deal with one just as hard headed as yourself. I’m sure though she’ll do what makes everyone including herself happy.” He paused a minute looking at the sun. “Well little one got everything you need I do believe I heard your sister say she’d be back in three hours and it’s almost that time.” He stated smiling.
"Yeah I got everything, some of the quality lacks but this the time of year. I need to plan better next year. Of course she needed certain...hues." she said looking around for Kaashaa.
“I take it someone’s going a new shade? Can I ask who and what colors?” He asked as they waited for Kaashaa.
"You get to see with everyone else" Elyshia grinned, "But expect some fireworks as I'm trying out some new ones."
Taelon laughed and was about to comment when a loud whinny tore through the air followed by a high laughter then a growl. “It sounds like your sister needs us lets go.”
***
Kaashaa had been quietly picking flowers and plants keeping an eye out for danger or her sister for a while finally settling in amongst some plants she lost track of everything gathering only the most tender plants. She was undisturbed, which pleased her, the chaos of the last weeks was unpleasant business and she needed she realized the alone time.
“Well, my goodness what have we here a lone uni doing some shopping how pleasant?” A voice crooned behind her.
Kaashaa cut her eyes behind herself to look and see what she could find and it was irritating all she'd wanted was a little quiet, "Oh go bite yourself." she muttered to herself.
“Yeah why don’t you bite me it might be fun for both of us.” Felix said stepping out with a rope. This was one Kaashaa hadn’t seen in a long time and suddenly she was afraid.
Tamping down the panic she thought carefully knowing that if she was loud enough Elyshia would hear her and she didn't yet take that chance, not when that rope meant something violent to Elyshia and she smiled sweetly at Felix, "You know for someone with such a big head you've got no brains coming here like that. I'm never alone." she said smirking as she saw the shadow behind Felix move, a glimmer of silver.
It sure looks like your alone I don’t see your mate or is that your man whore? Even his little pixie’s not here. Where’s your sister at away as well. I guess this is easier than anyone thought it would be.” He answered beginning to swing the rope at Kaashaa causing her to back up.

"I wouldn't say that," the cool voice was accented but crystalline clear drawing Felix's attention away from Kaashaa as he appeared. Kaashaa recognized the male immediately - Kartholin one of the unicorn males from the mountain herd that often grazed in the meadows of the fortress especially in fall and winter. He was taller than Felix and built stocky and strong, the youthful vibrance was emanating off of him as he smiled "We, Vampire are everywhere we want to be." He gave Kaashaa a look that plainly said to 'Run!' which to his immense relief she did transforming as Felix's gaze was distracted by the male.
Whinnying as she ran she hoped she was near enough to the pass to be heard as she knew she only had a little bit of time to get Elyshia to the meadow she'd just ran from in time to keep Felix from doing something that Elyshia would kill him sooner than later.
“It looks as though I’ll have to play tag. As for you keep out of this game its only for half-breeds and vampires.” He growled chasing after her glancing often behind him knowing the uni male could out run him.

And the male herded him cheerfully laughing in fact at Felix grinning not even winded, "You do realize you hurt me in any way and you're going to get the beating of a lifetime - even if it is your second." he chuckled dodging the rope as Felix lassoed it at him.
Felix growled turning again to try and lasso the male only to be suddenly hit from the side and knocked to the ground. “Don’t even think about it Felix. Its time someone takes you out permanently and since Jasper, Theron, or Elyshia isn’t here I get the job.” Demetri said flipping him onto his back.
"Traitor," Felix growled rolling to all fours in an attempt to pounce at Demetri, "I'll kill you myself if I can't get you to Volterra."
“You and what army Felix? I don’t see anyone here backing you up.” Demetri growled back crouching to defend against Felix’s attack and keep the male unicorn between himself and Felix.
And the male was a willing counterpart scenting the difference between the two - it was subtle but one meant malice as a whole and the other had defended him as hoof beats told of the approach of another.
Felix glanced over at Demetri then listened at the approaching hoof beats. “Another time Demetri, just know you’re mine and you’ll die by my hands when I get you back to Volterra.” He snarled taking off toward the nearest grouping of trees.
A streak of dark black and what Demetri thought was blue blurred past him after Felix and the satisfying sound of bodies collided told him that whoever it was had caught him and the two rolled Elyshia coming out on top he saw with a feral light in her eyes "Apparently some fuckup's gotta come shit in my backyard. Why'd you touch him?"
Kartholin smiled, “While I don’t mind a good beating he never touched me Elyshia however he was trying to use that.” He answered for the vampire nudging the rope on the ground.
"Even better a reason to see how my new punching bag takes a hit," she hissed her gaze shifting from their normal color to a darker reddish hue "Where'd you get that? And don't fucking lie to me cause I'll know." she growled getting to her feet and hauling Felix to his.
“There’s only one place he could have gotten it. My guess is Caius’ is around. Am I right Felix?” Demetri answered looking at the offensive object on the ground.
Felix growled then laughed, “I’m amazed you remembered anything Demetri considering you’re losing your strength surviving off of animals.” He started when the sound of voices came to everyone’s ear. Everyone turned to find Theron, Amelia, and the Cullen clan standing at the edge of the clearing clearly confused as to what had happened.
Demetri growled, “You call me a traitor but you’ve come for revenge on someone that didn’t do anything to you. Who’s the traitor Felix me who’s only decided I wanted my existence to mean something or you who is going to throw your existence away for something petty.”
Felix smiled evilly, “You are weaker than I thought Demetri. What have you become the Cullen’s pet now or is the half breed having her way with you as well as him.” He pointed at Jasper.
Demetri sneered, "Even if she was - and by god's grace she's not you fool - it wouldn't be your business you're just pissy cause you can't get any. Must be your shining personality." he shot back with a smile that showed his teeth, "And speaking of pets where's the leash holder you go nowhere without your brain."
Felix growled trying to get past Elyshia snapping at Demetri. “You’re going to die.”
She held onto him easily laughing lightly, "Yeah well seems to me you're the one who's up shit creek and someone left your emergency ticket home. At Volterra." she grinned pulling him to his feet and away from Demetri as he swung at and barely missed him. "You get to deal with whatever punishment Theron deems appropriate for trespassing, attempted assault among other things." she said cheerfully, "I have other things to do than beat you as fun as that is."
Felix growled turning even whiter realizing he is was in more trouble than he had bargained for as he suddenly came face to face with an annoyed Theron. “You can’t do anything to me my masters will see to that.”
Felix growled turning even whiter realizing he is was in more trouble than he had bargained for as he suddenly came face to face with an annoyed Theron. “You can’t do anything to me my masters will see to that.”
Theron threw his head back and laughed, "My lands are my own and since I just happen to outrank your petty little masters in our world you pathetic little worm I can do what I want on my territory - or theirs."
“So what do we do with him love?” Amelia asked smiling at Theron sweetly then laughing at Felix who just glared at her.
"I'm sure I can think of something, the cage is a good place to start I think.' Theron smiled darkly "I have a phone call to make so Draedyn if you would take the trash to the cage so Elyshia can finish ... whatever it is that has her looking like a wet kitten in a storm."
Draedyn laughed, “Come on you I have a feeling that by the time Theron’s through with you even your so called masters won’t recognize you.” He grabbed Felix by the scruff of the neck and began dragging him back toward home.
“Daddy I have a feeling that Caius is around to the rope is what gave me the clue.” Kaashaa said having transformed back.
Theron nodded, "I'm sure he is so you younger ones need to stay in a group - preferably around Elyshia for now until I find out just what in hell those three idiots think they're doing.' he said shaking his head leaving them alone as Elyshia glared at the rope picking it up with a hiss.
Everyone nodded, “Just what is it about that rope?” Bella asked looking from Elyshia to Kaashaa who was cuddling with Jasper still slightly shaking.
Coiling into her hand she frowned seeming to concentrate a moment before sending it up in a fiery spray of bluish flame - hotter than red fire and able to destroy enchanted items such as those, "Enchanted rope, it can debilitate any beast or beastlike being potentially even vampires or half-vampires. I bloody well wish I could find the maker of this shit so I can explain the way the world works." she sighed itching again at the back of her neck.
“I just wonder how Caius and the others got a hold of that thing. I thought we had gotten rid of most of them.” Kaashaa asked quietly.
"Most of," Elyshia nodded spreading the ashes onto the ground again looking at her sister, "And one more tonight." she looked at the confused faces then to Taelon who nodded slightly, "Come on, let's get a drink or a bite and maybe I can clear up a few more ... things." she finished calmly.

Everyone nodded and headed back toward the house quietly. Once they were settled everyone turned toward Elyshia and Kaashaa as if waiting for a story. “I wish we could make something that could counter that thing,” Kaashaa muttered shivering at even the thought of the forbidden object.
"Been working on it," Elyshia smiled tiredly going for a drink herself pouring the first and downing it smirking as the shadow of the unicorn male crossed hers as she poured a second." Just real slow progress on that shit."
“I still don’t understand about the rope it looked like any ordinary rope.” Edward quizzed his eyebrows furrowed. “I know you said it was enchanted but still exactly how can it debilitate someone like Kaashaa or even us?”
Elyshia pondered, "Ever been stung by about a million pissed off hornets at the same moment with a venom ten times that of a newborn vampire?" she asked walking toward one of the larger seating areas and taking a seat near a fire wrapping up in what appeared to be an old but much-loved blanket.
“I was stung by several one time as a kid and it landed me in the hospital.” Bella replied wincing. “It wasn’t fun at all. The pain of transforming wasn’t as bad as that was.” She added.
Elyshia nodded as she settled aware that Taelon had perched on the arm of her chair a hand idly playing with a dark strand of hair a calming gesture as she sighed "I've looked for a way to counter it - a way to protect them from that damnable rope but to date everything has for lack of term gone up in smoke."
“It would be like transforming twice with the pain doubling each time. I’ve been hit by that kind of rope twice in my life and it wasn’t fun. The last time it made me violently sick.” Kaashaa added in finally yawning.
Elyshia nodded with a shake of her head, "It’s dangerous - I'm not affected for a different reason ...well several of them one being I'm immune to all known poisons. Makes the suicidal moments a real pisser too." she joked with a faint smile trying to lighten the mood.

Everyone chuckled lightly, “We’ll adjourn for the night and let Kaashaa and Elyshia get some sleep and we’ll finish this conversation tomorrow.” Taelon said noticing both girls struggle to stay awake. Everyone nodded and Taelon picked Elyshia up with Jasper did the same with Kaashaa taken them to their rooms for rest.

Here's the next chapter sorry for any delays been nursing a sick parent from pneumonia.
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