Family and Findings

“Alice hurry up or we’re going to be late getting Kaashaa,” Bella called up the stairs.  She turned to look at Edward who stood staring out at the fading day light.

Edward turned trying to smile as Nessie came through the door tackling his legs, “Hey sweetheart have fun with Jake today?” he asked.

She smiled and put her little hands to his face to show him exactly what they had done as Jake finally came in, “So any news as of late guys?”  He asked sitting down and watching Nessie.

Edward turned and shook his head at Jake.  It had taken a long time but now he was more comfortable with Jake realizing that though there was still a small amount of caring for Bella it was more as if  both wanted the girls safe, “Jane texted Carlisle two days ago and said he had given her something to give Carlisle but no sign of anyone yet.”

Alice came down the stairs and as both girls were getting ready to go out the door a knock came, “Who is it?” Bella asked her hand on the knob.

"Me." she heard Jane's stressed voice through the door, "I don’t have a lot of time, so open the damn door."

Bella pulled open the door and pulled Jane in before closing it again.  She quickly hugged her then pulled back, “I’m glad to see you.  What’s wrong Jane?” she asked.

"Sirena." she answered curtly and pulled out the envelope, "Master Aro didn't tell me what it was but he insisted that it get into Carlisle's hands before Sirena shows up here.  I have to go - the bitch feeds often but short."

Edward took the envelope and nodded at Jane, “Be careful out there, Jane.  Something tells me Aro’s up to something that could expose you before time.” He did something that surprised Jane in that he hugged her briefly before pulling back to stand next to his wife.

 Recovering she bristled, "I don't know what bullshit game he's trying to play but I did notice that he wasn't as snookered by Sirena as Caius was." she was irritated by the memory, "I would suggest if no one has that someone get a hold of The Keeper before Sirena goes playing."

“Don’t worry Kaashaa called they should be here anytime and it’s not just the Keeper but Kaashaa’s parents as well.” Alice said her eyes glazing over then clearing, “You’d better go Jane Sirena’s going to be looking for you.”

"I was never here," she said firmly before turning and vanishing into the woods an unhappy ghost of a vampire.

Edward shook his head before turning to look at his family, “Jane’s not happy about being here on Sirena’s side and she’s afraid of what Aro’s up to so we need to play along for the moment.”

The girls nodded, “We’ll be back soon with little momma.” Alice chirped as she and Bella left keeping a sharp lookout as they left.

***

“Everyone please come to the dining room,” Carlisle said as he came through the door.

Everyone came in and took their place, “Edward lets see this envelope that Aro sent.” Carlisle said.

Edward handed it over and Carlisle opened it his brow furrowing, “It looks like once again he’s offering something that I know none of you will accept.”

"And what is that," Esme queried resting her hand on his shoulder frowning slightly.

“He wants Edward, Jasper, Alice and Bella to join the Volturi and he’s assured us he’ll send in someone to stop Sirena.” Carlisle answered his eyes still on the paper as growls and hissing could be heard from around the room.

"Right, like he can just snap his fingers and Ely's going to appear and do his bidding." Kaashaa muttered, "Over her dead body."

"What was that about my dead body, little sister?" Elyshia's voice echoed cheerfully from the door as she and Theron walked into the living room closing it behind them.

Kaashaa turned getting up and going to hug her sister then her parents before turning back to her sister. “Aro says that if we’ll get Jas, Edward, Bella, and Alice to join the Volturi then he’ll stop Sirena himself.” Kaashaa snorted her blue eyes flashing.

Elyshia snorted, "He can't get himself out a wet paper bag without Chelsea tearing the top off." she hugged Kaashaa gently the dark waves swinging as she did, "How long do I have to be nice and mellow before they get the scare of their little lives?" she asked her sister quietly.

“Unfortunately not sure, we do know Sirena’s here just waiting on her to make her move.” Carlisle answered looking around.

Elyshia smiled darkly, "Good, then I get to play rain in the parade."

"Daddy," Kaashaa asked Theron worriedly, "Didn't Taron or at least Taelon come with you two?"

“Don’t worry Taron and Taelon both are here as well as your Uncle Lucien.” Theron answered pulling her close to him.

“Well at least the whole forest won’t go up in flames this time.” She said smiling at her sister.

"I still missed," Elyshia, muttered growling lowly, "Rule number one when Sirena shows up I want her to go at Kaashaa - remember I'm not here."

"And Number two,"Taron interrupted her, "If someone says 'fire in the hole' hit the damn ground because she will fry your asses...”

"You can say that again," Kaashaa said looking to the other male, relief on her face, "And at least this time you'll be around to stop her when the shit hits the fan."

“The only one that we ask not get hurt Elyshia is Jane.  She’s been spying for us and we promised after she is through helping out with Sirena she’d be offered a place in the family.” Marcus stated looking at the shocked look on Theron and his family’s face.

Elyshia blinked and for a few moments shock registered over her features, "So the lil shit finally started using her head.  I'll see what I can do but I can't make guarantees."

“Trust me you weren’t the only one surpr…” Kaashaa started when the doorbell rang.  She got up and headed to the door opening it.