Well, hot damn people, my first story to reach more than 500 reviews and I'm still writing it! xx Congrats to Moondancer1818 for being that groundbreaking 500th reviewer xx

So as I said to everyone I'm taking a time out, maybe a month to sort through the stuff I've already started and taken no further xx There's Bella the Witch & Bella the Angel! One based on the game Cluedo (Clue) and several more. But I will return just with more done, I don't like deadlines (cause I'm lazy) lol xx Alexis

Bella

"Ooh, I know! Bookends! See they're a matching pair, a set of twin bookends lovely" I said in a dreamy voice and Peter and Emmett were barely in control of themselves,

"Enough!" Aro roared stepping forward and glaring at me.

"Oh my, he's using his inside shouty voice! I am a vampire I can hear you fine you know," I said staring right back at him,

I swung my head back to Jane. She was trying to penetrate my shield, first aiming at me, then the others one by one.

"That's a lousy power you've got there Janie! Do your enemies line up and wait while you take them down one by one? How tedious" I said faking a yawn,

Aro is blustering and looking around for some sort of help. With Alec and Chelsea incapacitated and Jane nullified he seems at a loss. Jasper is watching Marcus, as he seems to shake off the last of Chelsea's grip on him under Renata's shield. It's not as large or as strong as mine is, but it is more than she had allowed Aro to believe.

Caius was quiet and I could see he was watching everything unfold with a tactical and soldier-like eye. Belying all his pompous attitude from before, he was not the fool he portrayed himself to be. He also had seen Renata's change of allegiance and nodded to her. She the forgotten one, the overlooked one, was the kingmaker! Marcus now met his eye and an agreement passed silently between them.

"What is the meaning of this outrage? You dare come here and threaten us!" Aro said self righteously,

"You've got that wrong Aro, not us, just you!" Marcus now said standing up.

Aro spun around and started to see we were merely the decoys for the coup that had just taken place. He saw his personal bodyguard now standing behind the shoulders of his two brothers. She had her hands on the upper backs of both the taller Kings,

"Jane! Renata needs a lesson on loyalty" he said and stared ashen-faced as Jane writhed on the floor screaming as her pain was deflected back by the shield. Damn, I wish I'd done that!

"You can do that?" he whined, "How did I not know this?"

"You never asked! You never spoke to me as a person, in seven hundred years! Why would I tell you?" she replied and several people gasped hearing her voice, obviously for the first time.

"Major Whitlock, you and your coven are welcome here! The fact they are here is for one reason alone, Aro Volturi broke his own laws! He sent Chelsea and Alec to kidnap the Major's human mate without our consent," Marcus said nodding to Caius,

"Consent we would never have given, mates are sacred! Be they human or vampire" Caius answered scathingly, several guards looked at him in surprise at the hardness of his tone and his new demeanour.

Over many years, Caius it seems had built himself a persona of an arrogant, foolish and greedy man. Aro had fallen for it and never had him bound as he had Marcus, which was a mistake. Thinking the money and power were enough to stay Caius' hand against him. However, Caius apparently never wanted to rule supreme unlike Aro, he was a soldier, a warrior first and foremost, he would be happy to defer to Marcus now.

Marcus

Well, that went better than I thought, a bloodless coup as they say. I knew I could do nothing without the Whitlocks assistance and after receiving the short note saying they were returning Aro's gift, I formulated a plan. I had a feeling my freedom was close by and she would free me when the time was right. So with that in mind, I had sent another missive,

Major,

We eagerly await your arrival. A distraction would be most welcome at this time and if I am correct in believing salvation stands close by, we would use your advent wisely. I consign my hopes for a brighter future in your opportune appearance.

yours

Marcus Volturi

The response was one word Affirmative!

So all that was needed then was to await the arrival of the Whitlocks. I knew Caius would see and accept the change in power, he was happy to share unlike Aro and his disguise was masterful. On occasion, even I fell for it; although aware, it was a ruse. Yes, everything had gone smoothly and now it was time to take control.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there has been a change in our leadership, Caius and I will now be the only kings that the Volturi have. Aro's greed and refusal to obey his own laws has brought this to pass. No one person should be above us all or the law!" I said firmly, ignoring the gasps around the room,

"Mrs Whitlock, Bella? Could you please make sure our prisoners do not escape. Felix, Demetri, pick your side! I won't ask again" I said and was glad to see them move to Caius' side of the great hall.

Jane had been subdued by Peter Whitlock after her failed attack on Renata. I knew the twins would support Aro no matter what, as would Chelsea.

"Caius the guard is yours, I believe they might need some severe retraining and am sure you are more than able for the task. Heidi? Could you please bring the wives here and tell Corin to stop feeding them complacency, explain that's a direct order!" I said and everyone started to calm back down and pay closer attention.

Once Pica and Dora arrived, I ordered Chelsea reassembled and held under Bella's shield, she simpered and snivelled but all the time was trying to break bonds and build other's to Aro.

"Chelsea, your choice is simple, release everyone who is being held by a fake bond or I will have you executed!" I said well aware she would not comply or say, she was, but still work on Aro's behave,

"I will Master Marcus but it takes time to remove" she whined,

"That's a lie! Deception is rollin' off her in waves," Jasper said from the sidelines and she growled at him.

Next thing we all knew she was pinned to the floor by Bella Whitlock and was about to lose her head once more,

"Don't growl at my mate bitch, now remove your gift or I'll torch you!" Bella hissed taking out a lighter and flicking it in front of Chelsea's face.

Many of the guard, the wife's too all shook their heads as if waking from a dream or should that be a nightmare. Most of the oldest guard had been bound to all three of us but more and more over the years Aro had her just tie them to him alone. I watched amazed as old bonds resurfaced and ones that had never been allowed to grow pulsed with energy.

As Bella rose and walked to her mate's side a scream like no other split the air! Chelsea fell to the floor beneath the onslaught of aggrieved vampires who had been held against their will to serve Aro by her hand. Jane and Alec too were shredded by those they had lorded it over, those they had abused, when they were Aro's chosen ones.

Before Aro himself could be set upon, Major Whitlock flooded the room with calm and everyone stepped back leaving behind them three unrecognisable piles of vampire parts. Peter Whitlock then appeared with a broom from god knows where and swept them all up into one pile muttering,

"How come I always have to take out the trash?"

"Because you're so damned good at it," the Major said looking at me and I nodded,

In a burst of purple flame, the three were no more and Aro was on his knees, knowing his power was now well and truly gone. They were unceremoniously, swept down the drain in the centre of the room. Now we had to deal with Aro, like all bully's he was nothing without his powerful henchman and women! I was most surprised when Major Whitlock stepped forward looking at me with soulless black eyes.

FMO

Major Jasper Whitlock

I was unwillin' to allow Aro to be tried for any other crime but the attempted theft of my mate! He would have imprisoned her like all those other damned souls here. No, he would fight me and me alone; I didn't give a damn about any other of his crimes! I stepped forward and pushed Jasper down inside me, this was my fight maybe my last ever one.

"I demand trial by combat! That fool wanted my mate at any cost, well let him fight me to the death for her!" I said clearly and everyone stepped back away from me, feelin' the waves of power flowin' from me.

Marcus looked perplexed, but Caius looked quite gleeful,

"I agree it's the Major's right!" he said loudly and Marcus knew he had no option but to agree and Aro looked for once very scared.

"Emmett you have two hours to set up a link to as many covens as you can. Everyone looks at Jasper and thinks he's me! I want the vampire world to see the difference, to see that pissin' off the God of War is not a good idea!" I say before liftin' Bella into my arms and exitin' the room.

"You know why I'm doin' this Isabella?" I said roughly clutchin' her tightly to me,

"Yeah!" she said huskily.

"Are you upset? This is not about ownership; this is about you, my soul mate!" I purred at her,

"Upset no, turned on yes! Damn you're so sexy!" she growled at me while pullin' my shirt off,

I didn't give a damn where we were or who saw us. This might be my only chance to claim her as mine. I know we are the same man, but then again we weren't. With her in our lives, I thought I would be makin' less and less appearances, so I was makin' this one count in every way possible.

Bella

I'd heard from Peter and Char all about the God of War, but seeing him was something totally different. Yes, he was Jasper, but he was also different, much more dangerous and deadly. So, of course, I was immediately turned on, whatever it was that scared everyone else just made me feel protected, desired and above all loved.

He stepped forward to fight for me and I know that's unheard of! In the past, all he cared about was himself and surviving, but now he was fighting for me! It was a heady thing, knowing someone would lay down their life for you. Not that I was in the least bit worried, he'd survived all this time and Aro would be no match for him.

When he picked me up, I was so ready to jump his bones, that I didn't care where we went. Luckily, we made it to a quiet courtyard before we ripped each other's clothes off. As much as I loved the gentle side of Jasper, I loved this more dominant side just as much. It was fast and furious, but not at any point did I think he would hurt me.

I felt just as loved, just as desired and completely equal to him. He may be a dominant male, but he wasn't trying to dominate me. Just showing me how much he loved me, needed and wanted me. I was just a mass of quivering nerve ends and I loved it. I loved this man no matter what and as we lay naked in each other's arms, I smiled as I heard him purr loudly.

I knew from the others that their mates hated to sound weak, so only purred in private. But here was the Major pronouncing to the whole castle, how much he loved me by purring loudly. I was beyond in awe of my mate; he was everything a woman could ever wish for. At that moment, I had never been more proud to be his wife and mate.

With half an hour to go, Peter arrived with clothes for us and I sniggered watching him approach wearing a blindfold,

"I like my eyes Little wolf! I'm taking no chances, stop laughin' at me," he said as he sidled up to the Major, not even lookin' in my direction.

"Captain, is all ready? I want this done and over!" he asked and Peter nodded,

"Ready when you are boss!" Peter said backing away as we dressed and the Major leant down and kissed the new bite over my heart.

"We love you, you know" was all he said and I almost sobbed with joy as the feelings of love enveloped me.

Peter had gone all out; all the Major's clothes were black, right down to the boots and Stetson. The contrast with his blond hair and white skin was amazing. Then when you saw his eyes it completed the picture he was aiming for, this was a man who should never be messed with.

FMO

Caius

Should I be so happy about this upcoming fight? Yes, yes I should! Aro overstepped himself twice where the Major was concerned and I for one was looking forward to this showdown. Seeing him, change from Jasper Whitlock to the Major was phenomenal, the moment his eyes turned black the atmosphere in the room change to one of awe and fear.

It was like looking at his twin, his more dangerous twin that is. I had expected more from the Whitlocks leader when they first arrived and we were about to get it, big time. But I also understood why he kept his two sides separate, you can't live in a climate of fear all the time, I should know. Being a warrior was a hard life and takes its toll on you. As we all sit around the training arena waiting for the fight to commence, you can feel the anticipation.

Aro is no slouch when it comes to fighting, but the Major is a legend, in a league of his own. Most people who have fought him haven't lived to tell the tale. His Captain is almost vibrating with uncontrolled pride and I guess he may have seen this all before, but usually from his side, while fighting himself. So as the two-hour time limit draws to a close we see him approach the arena. It's the walk of an undefeated man, strong, purposeful and stealth-like.

He is in black from head to foot and I think that in itself is to intimidate. His head is bowed slightly and his hat is covering his eyes. This too is a tactic; it's for the shock factor when his pure black eyes are revealed. I've never seen eyes like his before, even in hunger or passion some white is normally left, but not his! As he takes his position, his head lifts and around the vampire world, everyone will now see what I see, death staring back at them!

As he lifts his hands, one to push back his hat. the other to rip his shirt off. His mate squeaks and rushes to him saying,

"Not the shirt baby I like that one!" And she starts to unbutton it for him and damn, he's purring again.

This man loves his mate and he doesn't care who knows it. He doesn't see it as a weakness as many do. I don't hide it when Dora is around, why should I? The vampire world's eyes are glued to this couple and as she exposes his body, there are many gasps. Jesus, so many scars! Many are bites and that means only one thing, a death for almost every bite!

But the other ones tell a tale as well, torture! He's been disassembled many times, too many times! As his mate folds the shirt over her arm, she leans in and kisses the large scar over his heart. That we know is a favourite torment of Maria's. Rip out their heart's and make them fight for it, you want it back, you kill for her. We don't need it to function, but it is not a good feeling when it's gone, this too I know from experience.

Aro stands impatiently at the other side and this is also a tactic, make them wait, put them off balance, show yourself as the calmer man. As Bella retreats, Marcus stands,

"Ladies, gentlemen and honoured guests, the complainant demanded trial by combat! A fight to the death, we have agreed he is within his rights as a mate to do so. Aro Volturi, if you survive you will be tried for all your other crimes, if not, may God have mercy on your soul!" he tells Aro and the audience and holding up his hand signals the fight to commence.

They circle each other getting each other's measure. Although neither attacks the Major comes closer with every pass, he is taking the offensive. Aro is looking for any weakness and I can't see any in the tall rangy figure. He is not as muscular as some, but by no manner weak. Aro suddenly darts forward and the Major is quick to spin away and pushes Aro to overreach himself. Damn, he's fast!

This goes on for a few minutes before Aro starts to lose his cool. Not good, that makes you sloppy and now the fight is really on. A few more minutes and Aro his leaking venom from slashes and at his slightly unattached shoulder. Another good tactic, cause venom loss it weakens your opponent. He's toying with Aro, dragging it out, enjoying himself.

The Major is quick and very agile, making Aro look clumsy beside him. This carries on for another few minutes until Aro hisses and we see his arm sail across the arena. It won't last much longer now, but how he kills him will tell the tale of how angry he really is at the behaviour of his onetime king. This will be the warning to everyone else too, mess with the Whitlocks and your death will be painful in the extreme. The man likes to make a statement that's for sure. Aro leaps into the air, aiming to club the Major as he lands.

But he also leaps and as they connect, everyone one sees the death grip the Major has on Aro's neck. However, as he hits the ground on one knee shock goes around the arena. In one hand, he holds Aro's body, in the other, his head with the spine still attached. I've heard of this but never seen it done. When it looks like he will pull the spine loose as well, the Major show everyone why he is called the God of War.

He forcibly rams it upwards into Aro's brain and out through the top of his head. There is stunned silence, Aro is dead, brain dead and his body is no longer moving. Very few knew a vampire could die this way, but once the brain is dead, the body ceases to live. Before the crowd's very eyes, Aro's body starts to turn to dust, as the spark of life is gone. The Major drops his head to the ground and pulls out a lighter. Jesus, do they all carry one? Then he sets Aro's head and spine alight and the fight is over.

His mate rushes to him with his shirt and it's then I notice he's still wearing his hat. It was never dislodged once during the fight. These are the things that make legends; the little things that make him seem invincible. As he lifts his eyes to the crowd they once more see the gold eyes of Jasper Whitlock, it is he who gathers his mate into his arms and kisses her with passionately.

This is a fight that will go down in history. The God who killed a king! Oh, I like that; yes, I will make sure this is never forgotten. I feel a painting coming to fruition in my mind.

FMO

Bella

Thank God, it's over! I hadn't been worried Jasper would be hurt; no, I just wanted to go home. Home with my mate and my family. I wanted nothing more than a peaceful life and now hopefully I would get it. We had no need to stay, our part in Marcus' coup worked and now with Aro gone, nothing held us here.

"Can we go home now, baby?" I whispered into Jasper's chest.

"Soon, darlin', very soon" was his reply,

I was never happier to hear this, the drama here is insane. I just wanted a place to call home, one with no drama and hopefully it would be small and homey. I had loved the cabin in Vermont very much and would be happy with something similar.

"Well Jasper, I hope your honour has been satisfied and our troubles are behind us now?" Marcus said shaking Jasper's hand,

Caius went one better and hugged him, it was two warriors coming together and understanding each other.

"I may be in touch in a few months about some training ideas if that's okay with you. I'll email you. Oh, and Emmett maybe you would return once we have things straightened out. We need to get this place into the 21st century! Marcus has done his best to keep us abreast of it, but now we will need your knowhow" he said smiling happily.

Jasper told them he would not be coming back until I was out of my newborn year, but Peter would be available if needed before then. Then it was over and we were heading home to America and hopefully a peaceful future. One I would be happy to embrace, it's been all go since I moved to Forks and I would like to have time to just relax with my mate. Yes, home sounded very appealing,

"Eh, where exactly is home, by the way?" I asked and everyone laughed.

"Wherever you are darlin', that's home to me," Jasper said hugging me close to his side.