Magic in the Blood

The Old Gods and Goddesses sometimes got it on with humans and that magic passed down through generations. The magic sometimes skips generations. Some forms of it developed into Witch magic with a strict language wording and specific materials to channel the magic and is passed down directly through generations. Some of the magic developed into other forms: people call these individuals gifted. Charlie is Freya Mikaelson's direct descendant. Freya's husband was a gifted one and her family wasn't killed like Dahlia thought. Their entire family is immune to Witch magic due Freya's husband's heritage.

Chapter 1: Night of the Comet

Mystic Falls VA

[Damon's POV]

I am able to bribe a Witch, who prefers to remain anonymous with an old Grimoire, to get me into and out of the tomb under the old church in Mystic Falls. Annabelle uses my attempt for freeing Katherine to rescue her mother. The vampires are still sealed in the tomb: only those individuals with the Witches token can pass through the barrier. On the night of the comets appearance, the Witch gives me two spelled tokens and two to Anna. This is the only way she would agree to allow us access inside and the ability to exit the tomb containing the trapped vampires.

She channels the power of the passing comet to activate the tokens she created to bypass the magical seals placed on the tomb. Anna and I quickly enter the cavern to find Katherine and Pearl.

Katherine isn't in the tomb. When Pearl, Anna and I leave the tomb the Witch asks for the tokens to be returned. We give the four tokens back to her. She throws the tokens back into the tomb. Then she uses the power still in them to conjure a fire spell within the crypt killing the occupants: preventing any escape from the other vampires that were entombed there. The witch quickly vanishes into the darkness, her job complete.

I warn Pearl, "the current Mystic Falls 'Council' is quite capable of killing vampires. You don't want to reside here." I call a friend to help Anna and Pearl find a home in a nearby town close to Mystic Falls that is friendlier to vampires. Pearl and Annabelle need to stay off the radar for a while. Anna hugs me for helping her reunite with her mother. I am left standing watching the burning Tomb. I really wish Katherine was actually burning with the rest of them in there. I am done with the bitch.

Rochester NY

[Jasper's POV]

I left the house to go for a hunt. Alice is frantic. Edward left last night and she can't 'see' him anymore. We moved away from Forks because Edward invoked the family rule to leave for our next 'home' due to imminent danger, no questions asked. I could kick his ass for abandoning Bella. I am not buying the she changed her mind about us excuse. Bella is my sister and I am going to verify what story Edward and Alice came up with. There are ways around my wife's visions. I make the decision to call an 'old' friend.

I pull out my phone and press a button. Damon Salvatore responds to my call: "Hello stranger."

"Damon, I need your help with something. "I need you to go by our residence in Forks Washington and check on it for us."

"I need to get out of Mystic Falls for a bit. I'll do it."

"While you are there can you find out what is being said about our family? See if there are any problems with us leaving so suddenly."

He laughs. "Someone slip?"

"Not in the way you are thinking. Just check things out and call me back."

"I can do that. How soon do you want me to leave?"

"As soon as possible, thanks Damon I'll owe you one."

We both disconnect.

Richmond VA

[Damon's POV]

Jasper arranged a private jet owned by Pacific Northwest Corporation (Meyer, 2006) for my trip to Forks Washington. The hostess was so attentive providing top shelf alcohol and another liquid snack during our flight to Seattle. I'm sure Jasper won't mind my usage of the amenities on one of his family's jets.

Seattle WA

I leave the Seattle area on a black Ducati. I used the name Carlisle Hale on the paperwork when I made the purchase and paid in cash. Hey I'm doing a favor for the family.

Forks WA

I park the Ducati in an abandoned shed close to the Cullens property. I change into raven form to check out the house and surrounding area. The town looks small and the surroundings are overwhelmingly green. I shake out some of the moisture clinging to my feathers. I fly to the Cullen's white house in the woods. I land on one of the branches of a tall fir just close enough to view the house.

[Bella's POV]

I am beyond aggravated at my ex-boyfriend. How dare he send me money? He wants to buy me off by paying for college? What the hell? It would be as if I never existed? If so what is this shit? He can keep his fucking money. I throw the thirty thousand bucks he sent me in this FedEx package onto the porch. Damn it I can't leave it out here for anyone to pick up. I toss it through one of the windows the glass shatters. Well it leaves an opening for the next five thousand he will send me next month, asshole. I turn to get back in the truck.

[Damon's POV]

An old red beat up pickup pulls up and a gorgeous little thing with long brown locks throws a fed ex package on the porch. She turns to leave. She mutters something. The wind interferes with my ability to catch what she is saying. She looks back at the package and throws it through one of the windows. I have to meet this vengeful little goddess. I shift and stand slightly behind her. "What did the house do to you?"

"What the fuck! Who the hell are you?" She turns her wrathful gaze onto me.

"Chill, I've been asked to check out the house for a friend of mine."

"Who the hell sent you?"

"I think you know him too, Jasper Whitlock."

"Fuck. Edward sends me fake scholarship money and now Jasper sends some guy to check up on me? What part of 'it will be as if we never existed' can they stick to?"

I am highly amused at her rant and can't keep my face straight to save my life. "I take it you know the Cullens well?"

"I did or least at one time I thought I did. Who the hell are you?"

"I am Damon Salvatore at your service. May I know your name?" I bow and give her my best smile."

"Bella Swan," she sighs. "Sorry, I'm pissed at my ex. How do you know Jasper?"

Since she seems privy to Jasper's history, I decide to reveal some of mine. "We met during the 'Civil War'. I was a Lieutenant in the Confederate Army."

"You can't be that old." She thinks I'm lying to her. She buys that her ex is a vampire.

"Yes I can be that old, I'm a vampire."

The sun breaks through the clouds and we are cast in a sunbeam. "You don't glitter either." She points out.

"I'm not a 'Cold One', my dick doesn't glitter." I let my face change into vamp mode. She reaches up and touches my face gently. What is wrong with this babe? She dated a 'cold one' and isn't afraid of touching a vampire in full vamp mode?

"I never got to see his dick."

Say what? I blink at her completely baffled. My face changes back. She shivers. I take off my leather jacket and place it around her shoulders.

She smiles. "Thanks. Need a ride?" She points to the red rust bucket of a truck."

"I'll pass. I have a Ducati stashed close by." I see a shimmer of interest in her eyes.

"You own a Ducati?" I nod.

"Can I get a ride sometime?" I see the 'wild' side lurking in her doe like eyes.

"I'll be glad to give you a ride." For once I wasn't actually being overt in my invitation. I want this little goddess to like me.

"You can follow me home. I have to fix dinner for my dad. You are welcome to join us."

For once I want and need something different. Something about her is bringing out the humane side of me that has been buried since my mother died. I'm not sure what do with these feelings. Yes, the switch turned back just as soon as she laid her warm brown eyes on me. I only know she intrigues me and that I want to be better. "I'll follow you." I head back to the old shed and mount the Ducati. She waited for me. I pull behind her as she leads me to her house.

[Bella's POV]

God he is a handsome fucker. There is something about Damon's eyes that draws me in. He knows about the pain of loving someone and having your love thrown out like yesterday's trash. I can relate. He shows me his vampire side. I'm not afraid of him. I touch his face lightly. He could kill me in a second. I know that he won't hurt me deliberately. I'm safe with him. He needs to meet Charlie. I am willing to share family with him. I am silently amused by the thought of how that meeting will go.

Rochester NY

[Jasper's POV]

I don't know where Edward is but my phone chimes with his tone. "What can I help you with?"

"Can you find out who took the family jet to Seattle?"

"Which one?" I am biting my lip not to let my tone change.

"The one assigned to the Pacific Northwest Corporation."

"I'll head out to Seattle to see what is going on."

"Thanks Jasper."

I just got around Alice's visions. I just need to lay low and keep it that way. I pack an overnight bag. Alice isn't here. Maybe she's on another shopping trip. I call for the limo to take me to the airport. We have to keep up appearances here in Rochester. While on the private jet to Seattle, I call Jason Jenks. "Jenks what is going on in Seattle? He faxes me several sheets of information. Someone is building a 'Cold One' army. Sigh. I'm betting it's the crazy redhead that Alice and Edward told me wasn't a problem. I don't want the Volturi anywhere near Seattle. Looks like I'll have some fun. I track Victoria pretty easily. She is bitching out her pet Riley. I start pumping him full of righteous indignation. He turns on her and her head goes flying. I fill him full of remorse and light a match; both of them go up in flames. Now I just need to find the nest of followers. I pull out my phone and look for a pattern of large open fires in the last couple of days. I find them in the barn of an abandoned farm about twenty miles out of the city midday. Lucky for me there is still fuel stored for the farm equipment. I wonder if you can see this blaze from space. My trick is not to make direct decisions, just see where my instincts take me. Alice hates when I do this.

A/N: This is a TVD/TO/Twilight Crossover story. I do not own the rights to these works: L.J. Smith, the CW and Stephanie Meyer have ownership. I am playing with their universes. I am marking this story for Mature content, so if you are under the age of 17+ just wait a bit until you are older. To readers of this story my sincere thanks, I hope you enjoy the journey with me. The scene with Bella at the house is based on Stephanie Meyers New Moon Scholarship Outtake (2006)- Mel